$ 380-380 per hour
Mark Raafat Malek
also known as Mark Malek, Mark R. Malek
About Mark
Biography
I am a patent attorney with Widerman Malek, PL. Our firm practices Intellectual Property Law including patent prosecution, patent infringement litigation, trademark prosecution, trademark infringement litigation, copyright prosecution, and copyright infringement litigation. We also practice in the areas of civil litigation, land-use law, real estate law, corporate law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Please feel free to contact us with any of your legal needs.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Patent Application
40%
24 years | 300 cases
Patent Infringement
20%
24 years
Trademark Application
15%
24 years
Trademark Infringement
15%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 20 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Widerman Malek, PL
1990 W New Haven Ave, Second Floor, Melbourne, FL, 32904-3923
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Posted by Ed | July 23, 2013 | Intellectual Property
VP of Operations
Mark is a unique patent attorney because he has a great grasp our technology (wireless communications). He's able to prepare our applications with minimal inputs from our technical team. He also does a great job of comparing and contrasting our inventions with prior art to help is get our patents a...
Posted by Al | July 22, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Mark Malek is competent
Yes I would recommend Mark Malek, in fact I have, several times. Mark immediately understood the mechanical mechanisms that I had invented. Mark helped me through the process and secured a patent for me. He had a solution at each step of the process. Patent search, drawings, claims etc. Re the pate...
Posted by David | July 13, 2013 | Patent Application
Inventor
Very good experience all the way around. Helped me get my patent filled quickly and made the process very painless.
Posted by Harry | July 12, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Review of Mark Malek
Mark has provided excellent advice on our patent matters. He has a very practical and effective approach in working with the USPTO to further an application and position it for approval. He is knowledgeable, explains the issues in terms that are easy to understand, and provides sound advice. I hav...
Mark Raafat Malek's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly competent and personable attorney. I met Mark in law school and have stayed in touch with him over the years. Mark is always the attorney I call when I have a question about a patent matter or need to refer a client to a patent attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Malek is a skilled patent attorney. His experience speaks for itself."
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"Make sure to check out Mark's IP blog for an educational and entertaining read."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is known throughout Brevard County as an excellent patent and intellectual property attorney. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Legal Elite, Florida Trend
2016
Top 50 Businesses to Watch in FL, Grow Florida
2016
Service Excellence Alumni Award, Barry University
2016
Children's Hero of the Year Finalist, Eckerd Foundation
2015
Business Leader of the Year, Space Coast Business
2014
Children's Hero of the Year finalist, Eckerd Foundation
2014
Volunteer Business of the Year, Florida Today
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
4 Under 40 Honoree, LEAD Brevard
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Managing Partner, Widerman Malek, PL
1999 - 2003
Patent Attorney, Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, PA
1997 - 1999
Civil Engineer, Danis Environmental Industries
Associations
2016 - Present
United Way of BrevardBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAttorney
2010 - Present
Scott Center for Autism Treatment at Florida Institute of TechnologyAdvisory Board
2010 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAttorney
2008 - Present
Space Coast Early Intervention CenterAdvisory Committee Member
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAttorney
2004 - Present
Junior AchievementBoard of Directors
2004 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitAttorney
2003 - Present
Brevard County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAttorney
2016 - 2017
March of DimesFundraising Chair and Host
2016 - 2017
Boy Scouts of AmericaChairman of Golden Eagle Dinner
2012 - 2014
LEAD BrevardBoard of Directors
2012 - 2014
Harmony FarmsBoard of Directors
2010 - 2015
Scott Center for Autism TreatmentEvening of Hope Committee
2008 - 2009
Junior Achievement of the Space CoastChairman - Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
F4W, Inc. v. Solomon Technology Solutions 6:12-cv-1608-Orl-37TBS
Case settled in a licensing agreement between the patent holder F4W and Solomon Technology Solutions
Elbers v. Liquid Audio 6:12-cv-00933-CEH-GJK, Middle District of Florida
Settlement
F4W v. ICS, 6:13-cv-00144-JA-TBS, Middle District of Florida
Settlement
Bennett Engineering v. Ashe, 8:11-cv-00493-JSM-MAP Middle District of Florida
Settlement
Lexington Luminescence v. Lighting Science Group Corporation, .: 2:12-cv-00826-JRG-RSP (Massachusetts District Court)
pending
CAO Groub v. GE Lighting et al., 2:11-cv-00426-DB-DBP, Utah District Court
Pending
MacNeill v. Yates, 06:09-CV-706-ORL-31-DAB, M. Dist. Fla.
Case decided for our client on Summary Judgment
Education
2002
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Orlando
Masters of Business Administration
1997
University of Dayton
Bachelors of Civil Engineering
Speaking Engagements
2014
Brevard County Paralegal Association
Intellectual Property Overview
2012
University of Central Florida Business Incubator Seminar
Intellectual Property Overview
2011
Berman Hopkins Wright & Laham conference
Social Networking and the law
2009
Melbourne Chamber of Commerce
Intellectual Property Overview
Publications
2017
TacticalIP - Widerman Malek IP Blog
Girl Scouts Launch Intellectual Property Patch
2016
2014
TacticalIP
2013 Marks Record Year for Patent Grants
2014
TacticalIP
Why You Need A Patent
2013
Tactical IP
A Brief Overview On Patents
2013
TacticalIP
Trademark Fun
2013
Tactical IP
Inventorship and Fraud
2013
Tactical IP
The Parts Of A Patent Application
2013
Tactical IP
Uncooperative Inventors
2013
Tactical IP
Obtaining Patent Rights For A Deceased Inventor
2013
Tactical IP
Patent Maintenance Fees
2013
Tactical IP
Reviving An Abandoned Patent Application
2013
Tactical IP
Amending A Patent Application After Allowance
2013
Tactical IP
Patent Office Fees – The Micro Entity
2013
Tactical IP
Who Is An Inventor In A Patent Application?
2013
2013
2013
Tactical IP
How to Correct Inventorship
2013
Tactical IP
Different Types of Patent Applications
2000
University of Florida Journal of Technology Law and Policy
Markman Exposed: Continuing Problems with Markman Hearings
Languages
Arabic
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal to make YouTube videos summarizing board game rules?
17 Apr 2015
Q&A
Is the website putlocker.is legal?
07 Apr 2015
Q&A
Perpetual Patent Pending status or a fraud?
07 Apr 2015