Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA - Orlando, FL
Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA is one of Florida oldest and most prestigious intellectual property and business litigation law firms, founded in 1972 in Orlando to protect trademarks, patents, copyrights, and commercial trade secrets for innovators and global corporations.
Over Fifty Years of Intellectual Property Mastery in Florida
Intellectual property constitutes the core commercial value of modern enterprises, spanning proprietary technology, registered branding, artistic content, and corporate trade secrets. Founded in 1972, Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA has stood at the forefront of intellectual property protection and commercial trial practice across Florida and globally. Headquartered in downtown Orlando with additional offices in Coral Gables, Tampa, and Jacksonville, the firm serves diverse clients ranging from independent inventors and high-growth technology startups to Fortune 500 multinationals. Led by managing shareholder Brian R. Gilchrist, a Florida Bar Board Certified specialist in Intellectual Property Law, alongside esteemed shareholders like Ava K. Doppelt, the firm roster includes registered patent attorneys with advanced technical backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer software, biotechnology, mechanical systems, and chemistry. When innovators need a lawyer who commands both intricate scientific nuance and aggressive federal courtroom trial practice, ADD+G delivers world-class advocacy recognized across the nation.
Comprehensive Patent Prosecution and Global Portfolio Protection
Securing utility and design patents requires rigorous technical acumen and meticulous statutory compliance. Operating as premier patent attorneys registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the firm prepares and prosecutes high-value patent applications across diverse industries.
- Comprehensive prior art searches, patentability evaluations, and competitive freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Drafting and prosecuting domestic utility and design patent applications before the USPTO.
- Managing international patent filings through the Patent Cooperation Treaty and foreign associate networks.
- Handling post-grant patent proceedings, inter partes reviews, and reexaminations before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Strategic Trademark Management and Brand Defense
A distinctive brand identity represents an invaluable commercial asset. As renowned trademark lawyers, the firm manages comprehensive global brand portfolios for household enterprises and regional market leaders.
- Federal, state, and international trademark clearance, registration, and renewal filings.
- Defending and prosecuting opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
- Trademark policing, anti-counterfeiting enforcement, and issuing cease-and-desist correspondence.
- Structuring complex brand licensing agreements, franchise disclosures, and corporate co-existence accords.
Robust Copyright Law and Digital Rights Enforcement
Creative content demands vigilant legal safeguards in an evolving digital ecosystem. As accomplished copyright lawyers, the firm protects literary works, audiovisual productions, musical compositions, architecture, and computer software code. The team assists clients with expedited copyright registrations, licensing structures, fair use evaluations, and digital enforcement against online piracy.
High-Stakes Business Litigation and Commercial Contract Disputes
When commercial disagreements or intellectual property infringements cannot be resolved through negotiation, aggressive trial advocacy becomes crucial. Acting as formidable business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts nationwide, litigating patent infringement, trademark dilution, misappropriation of trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and breach of commercial contracts.
Connect with Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA in Orlando
Conveniently located at 255 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1401, in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida 32801, the firm offers comprehensive intellectual property counsel backed by five decades of excellence. Corporate leaders and entrepreneurs who wish to hire an attorney or find a lawyer with proven trial distinction are invited to contact the firm directly to schedule a confidential legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in downtown Orlando, just blocks from the historic Church Street District.
Building Location
This is a nineteen-story landmark skyscraper known as the Citrus Center, featuring an on-site Citrus Club on the top floor and a bank branch on the ground level.
Parking Details
An attached five-level covered parking garage is available (entrance off Jackson St) along with an adjacent surface lot, with hourly and daily rates applying.
Public Transit
Served by SunRail SunRail line (Orlando); nearest stop is at Church Street Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main ground-floor lobby of the Citrus Center, proceed past security, and take the elevators to the 14th floor. The law firm is located in Suite 1401.