Johnson | Dalal, PLLC - Plantation, FL

Board Certified Intellectual Property and Litigation Excellence

Securing and defending competitive market advantages demands sophisticated legal counsel with deep technical and courtroom experience. Johnson | Dalal, PLLC is a full-service intellectual property and business litigation practice based in Plantation, Florida, serving clients across Broward County and nationwide. Founded in 2017, the firm unites registered patent attorneys, engineering backgrounds, and seasoned trial litigators to provide comprehensive legal protection for creators, entrepreneurs, and corporations.

A distinguished hallmark of the firm is that managing partner Mark C. Johnson is a Florida Board Certified Expert in Intellectual Property Law, a distinction earned by only a tiny fraction of Florida attorneys. Holding a mechanical engineering degree and a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, attorney Johnson previously worked in aerospace aviation development and Motorola Solutions patent department. Managing partner Abdul-Sumi Dalal heads the firm litigation department, having litigated thousands of cases and recovered over twenty-five million dollars in damages and attorney fees. When you need to find a patent attorney in Plantation with trial capabilities, this team delivers aggressive representation from application to federal court.

Complete Patent Prosecution and Invention Protection

Transforming an innovative concept into an enforceable patent requires persistent advocacy before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As registered patent attorneys, the team assists inventors and manufacturers through every step of patent development:

• Utility nonprovisional patent applications, securing protection for mechanical, electronic, software, and consumer inventions.
• Provisional patent applications, establishing priority filing dates while inventors refine designs.
• Design patent applications, safeguarding unique aesthetic features, product contours, and interfaces.
• International patent filings, utilizing Patent Cooperation Treaty procedures across global markets.
• Patent clearance and infringement opinions, conducting thorough patentability analyses to mitigate commercial risk.

Comprehensive Trademark and Copyright Registration

Brand names and original digital creations constitute valuable commercial assets that demand continuous legal safeguarding. Johnson | Dalal, PLLC provides robust trademark lawyers and copyright counsel:

• Federal trademark applications, handling use-based and intent-to-use filings before the USPTO.
• Trademark enforcement, issuing cease-and-desist letters and litigating opposition proceedings before the TTAB.
• Domain name dispute resolution, representing trademark owners in ICANN and UDRP arbitration against cybersquatters.
• Copyright registration and licensing, safeguarding software, media, artistic assets, and publications.
• Trade secret counseling, structuring protective nondisclosure agreements and restrictive covenants.

High Stakes Commercial Litigation and Trust Disputes

Unlike transactional boutiques that avoid courtroom disputes, Johnson | Dalal, PLLC possesses extensive trial credentials. The firm prosecutes and defends complex civil disputes across Florida and federal courts:

• Intellectual property litigation, trying patent infringement, trademark counterfeiting, and trade dress lawsuits.
• Commercial litigation and contract disputes, enforcing shareholder agreements and business contracts.
• Probate and trust litigation, led by experienced trial prosecutors handling fiduciary breaches, elder exploitation, and contested estates.

Request a Free Case Evaluation Today

When you choose to hire an intellectual property lawyer at Johnson | Dalal, PLLC, you gain access to board certified mastery and relentless advocacy. Whether you need to file a utility patent, register a federal trademark, or resolve a contentious business dispute, the firm offers free initial consultations. Contact the Plantation office today to schedule your consultation and safeguard your competitive edge.