Herbert L. Allen - Orlando, FL
Herbert L. Allen is a legendary intellectual property attorney and foundational shareholder at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt and Gilchrist, P.A. (ADD+G) in Orlando, Florida. With a legal career spanning over five decades, Allen has been an influential force in Florida patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright counseling, and complex intellectual property litigation. His distinguished practice has guided individual inventors, high-tech firms, and international enterprises in safeguarding proprietary technology, brand assets, and creative rights across federal and global jurisdictions.
Pioneering Intellectual Property Legal Counsel in Orlando, Florida
Securing patents, defending registered trademarks, and protecting original innovations require profound technical understanding and formidable federal litigation proficiency. When creators, research institutions, and corporations seek to hire a patent attorney or consult with an intellectual property authority in Central Florida, the career and legacy of Herbert L. Allen at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt and Gilchrist, P.A. (ADD+G) represent an unrivaled standard of legal excellence. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1969 and registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 1970, Allen co-founded one of the oldest, largest, and most revered intellectual property law practices in the southeastern United States. Located at 255 South Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando, the practice has served clients ranging from entrepreneurial tech pioneers to global Fortune 500 corporations. For organizations that need legal counsel to protect technical innovations or defend against infringement claims, the firm provides authoritative guidance rooted in decades of courtroom and regulatory experience.
Comprehensive Patent Acquisition, Counseling, and Defense
A registered patent attorney with an extensive engineering background, Herbert L. Allen built a distinguished reputation in guiding inventors through every phase of the patent process. ADD+G provides exhaustive representation before the USPTO and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The firm's core patent services include:
- Thorough patentability searches and prior art analysis to determine the commercial scope and legal viability of groundbreaking mechanical, electrical, and chemical inventions.
- Preparation and prosecution of utility patents, design patents, and plant patent applications with rigorous technical documentation to secure expansive claims.
- Patent portfolio management, re-examination procedures, and inter partes review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
- High-stakes patent infringement litigation in United States district courts, securing injunctive relief and financial damages for patent holders or defending against unjustified infringement claims.
Strategic Trademark and Copyright Protection
Beyond technical inventions, corporate identity and creative works require steadfast protection. Allen has guided clients through complex domestic and international trademark filings, brand licensing agreements, and oppositions before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In copyright law, the practice safeguards software source code, architectural plans, audiovisual entertainment, literary works, and digital assets against unauthorized commercial exploitation, counterfeiting, and digital infringement.
Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Transactions
In addition to IP prosecution, Herbert L. Allen and the attorneys at ADD+G excel in resolving commercial contract disputes, trade secret misappropriation claims, and restrictive covenant breaches. Whether negotiating technology transfer agreements, conducting due diligence during mergers and acquisitions, or structuring international licensing partnerships, the firm delivers customized legal strategies. Recognized consistently by Best Lawyers in America as Lawyer of the Year and rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, Herbert L. Allen established a benchmark for intellectual property law throughout Orlando and across Florida.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Orlando.
Building Location
This office is situated in the Citrus Center, an 18-story Class A commercial office skyscraper built in 1971 and renovated in 2019. The building is home to the exclusive Citrus Club on its top floor and is located near the intersection of S. Orange Ave and Jackson Street.
Parking Details
The building provides an attached multi-level covered parking garage with 648 spaces, alongside 32 surface parking spaces. Valet and visitor parking options are available.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 3 (Lake Margaret Drive); nearest stop is at S Orange Ave & E Jackson St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the Citrus Center through the main entrance lobby, proceed to the elevator bank, take the elevator to the 14th floor, and find the entrance to Suite 1401.