$ 450-500 per hour
Kaustubh Nadkarni
About Kaustubh
Biography
Kaustubh Nadkarni is an Intellectual Property, Business, and Litigation attorney. Mr. Nadkarni has a BS in Engineering, an MBA in Finance and Six Sigma Management, a Juris Doctorate in Law and an LL.M in Intellectual Property Law. He has been admitted to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern District of Florida Federal Courts and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has successfully passed the United States Patent and Trademark Office Examination. Mr. Nadkarni is a member of several organizations, including American Intellectual Property Association, International Intellectual Property Association and the U.S. India Chamber of Commerce, where he serves as the President.
Mr. Nadkarni has drafted several patent applications across various scientific fields for both utility and design patents, successfuly filed and received several federal trademark registrations, and copyright protected several artistic and musical works. Mr. Nadkarni has defended business owners in Trademark Opposition Proceedings with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He has also successfully litigated in the Southern and Northern District of Florida and the Northern District of Illinois Federal Courts in Intellecutal Property matters against big corporation(s).
Mr. Nadkarni is a FL Board Certified Intellectual Property Attorney. He is barred in FL, DC, and WA.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
70%
13 years | 150 cases
Business
20%
13 years
Litigation
10%
13 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for < 1 year
State: Washington
Acquired: 2026
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 7 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Nadkarni Law LLC
1900 North Bay Shore Drive, Unit 1A Suite #140, Miami, FL, 33132
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Posted by Adam | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Very pleased
Kaustubh has been an absolute pleasure to work with from initial consultation to the continues trademark work he is doing with us. He always thinks outside the box, provide clear and direct information, is effective in getting you the mark and has incredible manner, treating his customers like family...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2019 | Business
Great Attorney
Hi I needed information on starting a company to launch a product and Kaustubh was very detailed and specific on the preliminary steps to make it happen.
Posted by Melina | December 25, 2018 | Intellectual Property
Great Attorney
I am a fitness professional and have a wellness lifestyle company. I consulted with Kaustubh in regards to a workout I had come up with done on a certain piece of equipment. He was great at explainining intellectual property law to me and putting it in layman terms. If you are looking for a trustwort...
Posted by Joshua | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Professional & Efficient
Mr. Nadkarni is a great attorney to say the least. He was knowledgeable and responsive for all of our legal matters. He’s been there every step of the way and is always available to answer our questions & give us unbiased advice. Would highly recommend his services for all your legal matters.
Posted by Anna | March 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Trademark
Mr. Nadkarni has worked on our trademark for a product we are selling. His responses have been very smart and sharp to the USPTO office. We appreciate all the knowledge and effort he has brought to our filling. He answers all our questions and spends time explaining to us in detail how all this works...
Kaustubh Nadkarni's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Kaustubh Nadkarni. He is an outstanding lawyer and leader in the legal community. He is skilled in a very technical area of the law yet able to translate that in terms that others can understand. I have worked with him and observed his leadership abilities and am impressed at his abilities. I recommend Mr. Nadkarni, have referred clients to him in the past and will do so in the future."
"Highly intelligent IP/Business lawyer that works extremely hard for his clients. Extremely reliable and accessible. His creativity and work ethic sets him apart from his peers. He will continue to receive my IP/Business law referrals. Amazing results."
"I had the opportunity to collaborate with Kaustubh on a matter for one of my business clients. He is thorough, explains intellectual property in a clear manner that is easily understood, and trustworthy. I fell confident in referring clients to him for his expertise because I know they will be in great hands. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kaustubh is a very diligent, professional and personable intellectual property and business attorney to whom I would refer clients. He is very knowledgeable in his areas of practice."
"I endorse this attorney. Kaustubh is both knowledgeable and professional. I find that his understanding of intellectual property is phenomenal. He makes a very complex area of the law to even a lament. I highly recommend him for any of your IP legal needs."
"I am proud to say that I endorse this fellow attorney. He is not only a great person but also a great professional. He is not only very knowledgeable of his work but also an attorney who truly believes in his work-product and who relentlessly pursues his work with the utmost professionalism. Truly one of the best in the industry!"
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 BEST ATTORNEYS FOR EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
10 BEST ATTORNEYS FOR EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING CLIENT SERVICE, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Distinguished Service as the President of South Beach Chapter, Business Network International
2012
Pro Bono Honors, Nova Southeastern University School of Law
2006
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, University of Miami
2005
Six Sigma Champion, University of Miami
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Malloy & Malloy, Pa
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Choice Legal Group
2011 - 2012
IP Intern, Alcoba and Associates, P.A.
2010 - 2011
Legal Intern, Legal Aid of Broward
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Public Defender’s Office of Broward
2008 - 2009
Financial Analyst, Dockwise Yacht
2006 - 2007
Network and Distribution Analyst, DHL Global Mail
2001 - 2004
Industrial Engineer, Comprehensive Logistics
Associations
2019 - Present
U.S. India Chamber of CommercePresident
2016 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
U.S. India Chamber of CommerceVice President
2017 - 2018
Business Networking International (BNI) South Beach ChapterPresident
2017 - 2018
Aquasol Condominum AssociationPresident
2016 - 2017
Business Networking International (BNI) South Beach ChapterVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Trademark Infringement against Big Restaurant Company From East Coast
Settled case for nominal amount
Trademark Opposition by Toys R Us
Settled
Education
2014
University of New Hampshire School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2012
Nova Southeastern University-Shepard Broad Law Center
Doctor of Law (JD)
2006
University of Miami - School of Business
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2001
Michigan State University - College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Speaking Engagements
2018
Florida Business Leaders North Miami
Intellectual Property Presentation
2018
BNI Speaker
Intellectual Property
Publications
2016
Legal Blog
No Love for Louis in Trademark Parody Case
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Urdu
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I reference a trademarked character name in my book?
19 Sep 2021
Q&A
Can I sue Facebook for stealing my patented idea?
15 Sep 2021
Q&A
California base corporation , want to move to another state .But i have Trademark under that company how can i move that ?
26 Nov 2020