Wiley Horton Esq – Tallahassee, FL

Wiley Horton: Intellectual Property Expertise in Tallahassee

In the digital age, protecting your ideas is just as important as protecting your physical assets. Wiley Horton, Esq., a shareholder at the prestigious Pennington P.A., stands as the premier Patent Attorney in North Florida. If you are an inventor, entrepreneur, or business owner looking to hire an attorney to safeguard your intellectual property, Wiley Horton brings a unique combination of legal acumen and technical expertise. Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Horton worked as a design engineer in the defense sector, developing guidance systems for missiles. This background in Mechanical Engineering allows him to understand the technical intricacies of your invention in a way that most lawyers cannot. Whether you need to secure a patent for a new device, register a trademark for your brand, or litigate a complex copyright dispute, Wiley Horton has the experience and the track record to deliver results.

Specialized IP and Business Services

As part of Pennington P.A., Wiley Horton leads one of the largest intellectual property practices in the region. His services are comprehensive and tailored to the needs of innovators:

• Patent Attorneys: Handling the prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents, from initial search to final issuance, for mechanical, electrical, and simple chemical inventions.
• Trademark Lawyers: Assisting businesses in selecting, registering, and enforcing their trade names and logos to build strong brand identity.
• Copyright Lawyers: Protecting the rights of authors, artists, and software developers against unauthorized use of their creative works.
• Licensing Agreements: Negotiating complex contracts to help clients monetize their intellectual property while retaining their rights.
• Trade Secret Litigation: Taking legal action to prevent the theft of confidential business information and proprietary technology.
• Business Litigation Lawyers: Representing clients in technology-related disputes and general commercial litigation.

A Leader in the Legal Community

Wiley Horton is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He has been recognized as a member of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and has served on the Federal Judicial Nominating Commission for the Northern District of Florida. His firm, Pennington P.A., is a full-service practice with a history of excellence dating back decades. They operate with a client-first philosophy, offering free consultations to help you assess the viability of your IP claims. When you need to find a lawyer who speaks the language of engineers and the language of the courts, Wiley Horton is the clear choice. He bridges the gap between technology and the law, ensuring that your innovations are fully protected.

Prime Downtown Location

The firm’s office is located at 215 South Monroe Street, Suite 200, in a Class A office tower in the heart of downtown Tallahassee. This prime location places them next door to the Leon County Courthouse and across from City Hall, facilitating easy access to the courts and government agencies. The office environment is professional and secure, providing the perfect setting to discuss your confidential inventions and business strategies. Trust your intellectual property to a specialist who understands the value of your work.