I joined Widerman Malek in 2012 as an associate patent attorney and became a partner in January 2018. I practice in every aspect of patent preparation and prosecution, novelty and clearance searches and opinions, and patent litigation. I have technical experience in semiconductor devices, including LED-based lighting devices, biologically effective lighting, medical devices including catheter and hub design, stents, grafts, venous filters, drug-eluting devices, and OCT systems, software, mechanical devices, business methods, and telecommunication systems.
I have a passion for advising and assisting start-up technology companies in navigating the IP landscape and deciding on a strategy that makes sense for the company. I also assist in management of patent prosecution for a publicly-traded company with over 100 active patent applications.
Practice areas
All aspects of patent preparation and prosecution in various technology areas, including OCT, catheters, stents, lighting devices, LEDs, software, business methods, and mechanical systems.
12 years, 350 cases
Providing legal services for all types of IP, including procurement and enforcement of trademarks and copyright.
10 years, 30 cases
Advising clients regarding relevant sectoral data privacy laws and regulations. Developing policies and procedures.
4 years
Patent infringement analysis and deposition analysis.
10 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English
Widerman Malek, P.L.
1990 W. New Haven Ave.
Ste. 201
Melbourne, FL, 32940
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2012 | 04/04/2021 |
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2011 | 03/13/2021 |
| Legal answers | 8 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner, Patent and Data Privacy Attorney | Widerman Malek, PL | 2018 - Present |
| Associate Patent Attorney | Widerman Malek, P.L. | 2012 - 2017 |
| Patnet Agent/Attorney | Rosebaum IP | 2009 - 2012 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| March of Dimes Space Coast Division | Board Member, Nominating Chair | 2012 - Present |
| AIPLA | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Women's Business Center at FIT | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2015 |
| Space Coast Tech Council | Chair, Business Support Services Committee | 2014 - 2016 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Space Coast Business Magazine | Employees and Inventorship | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| University of Kansas | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| VMB | IP and Small Business | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Issued Patent for Lighting Science Group Corp. | Issued |
| Issued Patent | Issued |
Posted by Greg
Mon Jul 01 2013
Donald Buchanan, Intellectual property Attorney on May 20, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Dan early in my career and he is one of the most talented and hard working attorneys I have come across. He not only took the time to help train me in patent prosecution, he delivered high quality IP protection to his clients at the same time. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Mohler, Patent application Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel has great experience and seasoned perspective.
Mark Malek, Intellectual property Attorney on Jul 1, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
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