Johnson | Dalal, The Intellectual Property Law Firm, PLLC - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Johnson | Dalal is a premier intellectual property and commercial litigation law firm headquartered in South Florida, established in 2011 by registered patent attorney Mark C. Johnson and trial attorney Abdul-Sumi Dalal. Combining mechanical engineering proficiency with Florida Bar board certification in intellectual property law, the practice provides robust patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and aggressive litigation across Fort Lauderdale and nationwide.
Board-Certified Intellectual Property Protection in Fort Lauderdale
Transforming an innovative concept into a commercially protected asset demands elite technical acumen and seasoned legal strategy. Located on Southeast 4th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Johnson | Dalal delivers full-spectrum intellectual property counsel to entrepreneurs, tech startups, inventors, and enterprise corporations throughout Broward County and across the United States. Founded in 2011 by Mark C. Johnson and Abdul-Sumi Dalal, the firm unites mechanical engineering backgrounds with extensive trial experience, ensuring that creative ideas, brand identities, and proprietary innovations receive rigorous protection against infringement and misappropriation.
Comprehensive Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Services
Whether you need to hire a patent attorney to file a utility patent or require urgent defense against brand counterfeiting, Johnson | Dalal structures customized solutions across the full lifecycle of intellectual assets:
- Patent prosecution and strategy, preparing provisional patent applications, utility non-provisional filings, design patents, and international Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications.
- Trademark counseling and filings, including user-based federal applications, intent-to-use trademark registrations, state trademark protection, and comprehensive trademark clearance searches.
- Copyright registration and enforcement, securing proprietary literary works, visual arts, software code, multimedia content, and licensing agreements.
- Trade secret protection and counseling, drafting nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), noncompete clauses, and proprietary information protocols.
- Intellectual property litigation and trial advocacy, asserting claims before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
- Commercial litigation and contract lawyers, managing contract enforcement, breach of fiduciary duty disputes, business breakups, and first-party insurance claims.
- Domain name dispute resolution, handling Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) proceedings and anti-cybersquatting actions.
Technical Background Backed by Florida Bar Board Certification
Managing partner Mark C. Johnson is among a select elite of Florida practitioners recognized as a Board Certified Expert in Intellectual Property Law by The Florida Bar-a distinction earned by fewer than seven percent of Florida lawyers. Holding a degree in mechanical engineering and former engineering experience with an aerospace Fortune 500 company, attorney Johnson understands the technical nuances of complex inventions from the inside out. Co-founder Abdul-Sumi Dalal chairs the firm commercial litigation division, having litigated thousands of proceedings and recovered tens of millions of dollars in verdicts, settlements, and statutory attorney fees for clients.
Strategic Counsel and Complimentary Case Consultations
When seeking to find a trademark lawyer or patent litigator who offers clear, transparent guidance, Johnson | Dalal emphasizes personal responsiveness and cost-effective representation. The practice assists clients in both English and Spanish, demystifying complex USPTO procedures so inventors can focus on commercial growth. Whether you are launching a groundbreaking device or looking to retain legal counsel to defend established trademarks against competitors, the legal team provides initial consultations to evaluate your rights. Contact the Fort Lauderdale office today to secure your competitive advantage.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the quiet and professional Poinciana Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.
Building Location
This is a historic single-story professional commercial building built in 1924. It is divided into multiple administrative bays and is located near the local IHOP on Federal Highway.
Parking Details
Clients and visitors can utilize the building's dedicated on-site surface parking lot, offering convenient and free parking right near the entrance.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 01 (North/South); nearest stop is at Southeast 3rd Avenue/Southeast 15th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the front door of Building B, accessible directly from the main ground-floor courtyard walkway.