Joel Benjamin Rothman

Intellectual property Attorney at Boca Raton, FL

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Good value and speedy resolution.

We chose Joel (and his team) in August 2015 to help us resolve an Intellectual Property dispute with another company. Our first impressions were that he was easy to contact, easy to talk to and he gave some good recommendations and advice before we decided to take him on. He did seem to know what he was talking about which impressed us and gave us the confidence to proceed. Things moved on quite swiftly and after about 9 weeks we had an out of court settlement to our satisfaction – Job done! No one could ever say that a good lawyer is cheap, but the words “Good Value” would be appropriate in this case. As we are a UK company not based in the US, it did seem a little daunting at first to try and find the right US lawyer in this field of work. There are plenty of lawyers coming up on searches and you only have reviews and gut feeling to go on sometimes. Reviews are effectively recommendations, and this is how we came to Joel. He certainly lived up to our expectations. We consider Joel to be our US lawyer now, and would not hesitate in contacting him again if anything similar needs to be confronted.

First impressions are everything...

I've worked with lawyers where you start with the gatekeeper on the phone which inevitably leads to the lawyer seeing how much money that they can make before they decide if it's worth it. Then they charge you $250 for 30 minutes on the phone waiting for you to decide while they only pay attention to 20% of what you say. Then you hire them, they never call you back, meanwhile your retainers flying out the window, you're frustrated, etc., etc. Joel was kind enough to speak with me over the phone, offered guidance after hearing what I was up against and actually called me back to refer a colleague who he thought might be better suited to help me. Top notch - would definitely recommend. Thanks again Joel!

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Practice areas

Copyright infringement

20%

Enforcing and defending copyrights in federal courts throughout the country. Registering copyrights with the Register of Copyrights of the Library of Congress

28 years, 200 cases
Intellectual property

20%

Enforcing and defending trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and litigating patents in federal courts throughout the country. Registering trademarks with the US Patent and Trademak Office and internationally via the Madrid Protocol administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization-WIPO
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28 years, 300 cases
Patent infringement

20%

Enforcing and defending patents in federal courts throughout the country.

28 years, 50 cases
Trademark infringement

20%

Enforcing and defending trademarks in federal courts throughout the country. Registering trademarks with the US Patent and Trademak Office and internationally via the Madrid Protocol administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization-WIPO
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28 years, 100 cases
Advertising

10%

Representing advertisers and marketers in claims of unfair competition and in defense of unfair and deceptive trade practices claims.

28 years, 20 cases
Computer fraud

10%

Counseling and litigation relating to theft of data and unauthorized access to systems

28 years, 25 cases

WE UNDERSTAND AND CAN HELP WITH COPYRIGHTS, PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND TRADE SECRETS. CONTACT US!

Patents, trademarks and copyrights are my specialty.

I am Board Certified in Intellectual Property by the Florida Bar. If you need assistance with litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity or employment matters, please let me know how I can help you.

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Licensed for 31 years

State WA

Status Active

Acquired 2021

Updated 03/19/2023

State GA

Status Active Member in Good Standing

Acquired 2017

Updated 02/03/2023

State FL

Status Member in Good Standing

Acquired 1996

Updated 02/22/2023

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 1992

Updated 11/17/2022

State NJ

Status Resigned Without Prejudice

Acquired 1991

Updated 03/07/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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SRIPLAW PLLC

(561) 290-1741 Office

(561) 404-4353 Fax

21301 Powerline Road

Suite 100

Boca Raton, FL, 33433

sriplaw.com

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Posted by Jackie | November 25, 2015

Good value and speedy resolution.

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Posted by Tami | March 17, 2015

First impressions are everything...

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Posted by Kathleen | January 26, 2022

Awesome Attorney!!

As a professional photographer whose work was infringed by a billion dollar company, I really struggled in finding someone to help me fight them. My first attorney was only interested in how much money he could make from me. I was ready to give up and then, by just a fluke, I found Joel Rothman. Joel has always been so patient and easy to talk to. He is always available and extremely knowledgeable. And he is such a pleasure to work with. And he works fast. Within four days of hiring him, he filed my lawsuit. I would have never been able to sue them without Joel. The other side was counting on me not being able to sue them and they were very surprised. Not only did he make it easy for me to afford the ongoing expenses, at mediation he lowered his contingency so that I got a number that I was comfortable with. I dare anyone to find another attorney who would do that. He is a great negotiator and always gave me the true pros and cons to guide my decisions. I know the lawyers for the company I was suing were not expecting my attorney to be so knowledgeable and experienced at what he does. It was always five of their attorneys against Joel. It did not go well for them. I am so thankful and blessed that I found Joel. The bottom line is that he actually cares about artists and it shows in the way he conducts his business.

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Posted by Wayne | August 23, 2021

Knowledgeable, professional. Great experience

Great experience. Mr. Rothman and his team are knowledgeable and was able to break down things in easy to understand terms for things I had questions on. Team is working on multiple things. Communication has been excellent, along with the turn around time.

Posted by Jessica | April 20, 2021

Extremely Caring

I had a copywrite situation and had no clue where to turn. I reached out to several attorneys with no one willing to help me. I am so thankful that I found Mr. Rothman and his team because he was so quick to help me! He took my call on a Sunday afternoon and assured me he would be more than willing to help me and that is exactly what he did! I was most definitely in good hands. He gave me peace of mind and kept me informed throughout the whole process. We were able to reach a settlement that was acceptable by both parties and very quick to. He is truly the best and I would recommend him to anyone!

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Posted by Kim | July 16, 2020

So grateful!

Joel and his team have worked tirelessly fighting for my rights. With copyright infringements being such a chronic problem these days, it's reassuring to know we have such a dedicated and competent team on our side.

Posted by Terry | March 20, 2020

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Joel is a standout copyright and intellectual property attorney. As a published author of over 175 publications, books and materials, hiring Joel was the best thing I ever did. He was able to get my books and materials and work, to be rightfully mine. After working with several attorneys over the years - I have found my permanent lawyer and honored to refer him to anyone in need of this type of attorney.

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Response from Joel Rothman July 16, 2020

I was so pleased to get this review, and so saddened to learn just a few months later that this client passed away. You only get one time on this earth and Terry did so much for so many people with his writing. He will be missed.

Posted by Brandon | April 2, 2019

Excellent Representation; Speedy Resolution

My pre-litigation representative in a copyright infringement case engaged Joel Rothmann on my behalf after negotiations reached an impasse. Unfortunately, it seemed the other side sought to test our veracity to pursue the case before entertaining meaningful settlement discussion. Shortly after the case was filed, Joel negotiated what I believe was a fair and equitable resolution of the claim, ultimately benefiting both parties by avoiding the costly and stressful process of further litigation.

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Posted by Peter | January 22, 2019

Great results

I had great results with the intellectual property work Joel did for me on more than one occasion

Posted by Theo | January 4, 2019

Joint case resolution with SR IP Law and Pixsy, immensely satisfied

As a photographer, Mr. Rothman of SR IP Law represented me after Pixsy, my agent in finding and managing uses of my photographs, had arranged for such in regards to unauthorised use of one of my photos. I had expected the process to take much longer, but instead there was a resolution within only a handful of months of signing with them. The communications I received from Mr. Rothman and his firm were easily understood yet detailed enough I never lacked confidence in understanding what they and I were agreeing to. Given such I would gladly make use of their services again in the future, as protection of one's rights shouldn't need to be an intimidating prospect, which they helped me feel assured of.

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Posted by Linda | January 2, 2019

One of the best in the business!

I'm a professional photographer that has worked hard over the decades in my career. Luckily I've registered my copyrights thru the years. The more successful I've gotten, the more my work has been pilfered by companies thinking Google is a free outlet for stock photos. It is not. I've worked with Joel on several copyright infringement cases of mine and I've found his services honest and ethical and will be using his services again.

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Posted by Jennifer | December 10, 2018

Solved our counterfeit problem in one week!

Joel and Kim are not only experts in removing counterfeits from Alibaba and AliExpress but they do so at reasonable fees and are a pleasure to work with. I could not recommend them more highly. I only wish we had found them sooner!

Posted by Justin | June 28, 2018

Excellent attorney

Joel Rothman was the consummate professional in defending myself and my business. I would highly recommend Joel and his incredible staff to anyone needing legal assistance. They kept me up to speed to entire process and I never went without answers or direction. Top notch.

Posted by Danny | June 27, 2018

Dan Spears/Patent Owner of the Load Mate

Joel Rothman is so Awesome, He is an answer to many years of prayer! My patent was infringed upon for years, I couldn't fine anyone to help me, prayed and cried a lot but then God gave me Joel Rothman....when Joel stepped in! Within a month, Joel has got my patent back to me plus all my inventory and everything I need to go forward with my product. leading me and guiding me in all steps to succeed, and its still not over, go get'em. Joel, your Awesome!!!

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Posted by Gary | April 19, 2018

Awesome attorney!

Joel is an expert in IP law and he was able to avoid court and get us a higher settlement that we ever expected. I would never hesitate to work with Joel as he achieved everything we expected and more.

Posted by Joe | February 14, 2018

Joel and staff are GREAT

I have used their services many times and they are wonderful. They keep me up to date on my cases and answer all questions. I would and have recommend them.

Posted by Mike | January 16, 2018

We 100% Trust Joel Rothman

Joel recently helped my small business in a patent case. We were being sued by a patent troll with a ridiculous patent (essentially on any type of e-commerce process that uses a database). Joel's counter arguments to the patent were used to win another case, which subsequently caused our case to be dismissed. We ended up paying nothing to the troll. Joel and his team did a great job of keeping my business partner and I informed along the way. Because we are a small business that was dealt a bad situation, he reduced his fees to us. I will consult with Joel on any patent related issue in the future and highly recommend his firm. Thanks for the great work Joel!

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Posted by Mo | August 10, 2017

Best IP Attorney in the entire South Florida area....

Joel Rothman recently represented us in a copyright dispute with Getty Images and his service, knowledge and perseverance were absolutely extraordinary in getting the matter resolved. As an experienced Florida Attorney, and the Founder and Director of the Florida Lawyers Network, I have a great opportunity to connect with many seasoned attorneys, and in this case Joel Rothman was clearly the best attorney and professional for our legal needs. Outstanding service. Very skilled and knowledgeable in this area of law, and very capable of handling the easiest and most complex legal cases concerning intellectual property. Great choice for us, and he is a great choice for any client needing an intellectual property attorney.

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Posted by Charles | July 18, 2017

Great job, even on contingency

A very good experience. Case involved copyright infringement by a large company. As a little guy, I didn't want to throw a lot of money and time into an uncertain outcome. Joel took the case on contingency, and he asked me what I thought a settlement would look like. I gave him a number -- and when the proposed settlement came through, he took a slight hit on his contingency so that I got the number I was asking for. He negotiated hard -- and clearly knew his stuff. All in all a class act.

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Posted by John | April 7, 2017

Great Communication and fair pricing

Joel and Kevin saved me thousands from a "troll" They fought hard and negociated a settlement which was seventeen times less than the other sides settlement offer. The case didn't bother me at all knowing they were handling everything and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend Joel and his staff

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Schneider Rothman IP Law Group
2012 - Present

Adjunct Professor
Emory Law School
2018 - 2018

Partner
Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
2009 - 2012

Partner
Seiden, Alder, Matthewman & Bloch, P.A.
2006 - 2009

Associate
Rutherford Mulhall, P.A.
2004 - 2006

President and General Counsel
Cylant, Inc.
2002 - 2004

Shareholder
Seiden, Alder, Rothman, Petosa & Matthewman, P.A.
1998 - 2001

Associate
Stephens, Lynn, Klein, Et Al.
1997 - 1998

Assistant District Attorney
Bronx District Attorney's Office
1994 - 1997

Associate
Wilner & Associates, P.C.
1991 - 1994

Summer Associate
Borkson, Simon & Moskowitz, PA
1990 - 1990

Intern
Citigroup, Inc.
1989 - 1989

Intern
The Bank Of New York
1988 - 1988

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Education

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
1991

State University of New York, Albany
BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude
1988

Legal Cases

Trademark Application: PetAlive

Trademark Application: THE FRUGAL FLORIST

Trademark Application: VITALRENEW

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Associations

Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
Member
2011 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
2005 - Present

Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Intellectual Property Committee
Member
2002 - Present

Florida Bar, Business Law Section Executive Council
Board Member
2001 - Present

Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Computer & Technology Law Committee
Member
1998 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association
Member
1997 - Present

Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Intellectual Property Committee
Chair
2009 - 2011

American Herbal Products Association
Member
2007 - 2009

International Trademark Association
Member
2006 - 2010

Food and Drug Law Institute
Member
2006 - 2007

Natural Products Association
Member
2006 - 2008

Florida Bar, Business Law Section, Computer & Technology Law Committee
Chair
2001 - 2003

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2013

Best Lawyer, FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2013

Best Lawyer, Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

Best Lawyer FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2012

Best Lawyer Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2012

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2012

Top Lawyer Intellectual Property
South Florida Legal Guide
2012

Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2012

Best Lawyer FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2011

Best Lawyer Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2011

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2011

Top Lawyer Intellectual Property
South Florida Legal Guide
2011

Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2011

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2010

Best Lawyer-FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2010

Best Lawyers: Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2010

Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2010

Top Lawyer - Intellectual Property
South Florida Legal Guide
2010

Your Honor Award
Legal Marketing Association - Southeast Chapter
2010

Board Certified - Intellectual Property Law
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2009

Best Lawyers: FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2009

Best Lawyers: Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2009

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2009

AV Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2008

Best Lawyers: Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2008

Best Lawyers: FDA Law
Best Lawyers in America
2008

Best Lawyers: Information Technology Law
Best Lawyers in America
2007

Shields McIllwaine Award, Best Student Poem
University at Albany, SUNY
1988

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Publications

FINANCIER WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE
Effective due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and financial transactions in the food, beverage and dietary supplement industry: avoiding recalls, claims and class actions
2010

Arnstein & Lehr Intellectual Property Law Newsletter Winter 2009
Arnstein & Lehr Intellectual Property Law Newsletter
2009

Arnstein & Lehr LLP Intellectual Property Newsletter - Summer 2009
Arnstein & Lehr LLP Intellectual Property Newsletter - Summer 2009
2009

The Apps Law Blog
The Apps Law Blog
2009

The Nutritional and Dietary Supplement Law Blog
Dietary supplement law
2008

Florida E-Discovery Blog
Electronic discovery law
2008

Daily Business Review
Instant Messaging May not be Worth the Trouble
2002

Daily Business Review
The rap on wraps: Consent in the Internet age
2001

Daily Business Review
Hacked. Sued. Avoiding the privacy double whammy,
2001

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Speaking Engagements

Practicing Legal Ethics in the Electronic Law Office
Recognizing Ethical Issues in Internet Communications
2010

E-Discovery: An A to Z Workshop
Electronic Discovery
2008

Electronic Everything
Electronic Discovery
2008

Attorney endorsements

Received (13)

Given (48)

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Adam Palmer

Intellectual property Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Joel Rothman for several years and have had the opportunity to refer clients to him. Joel has a firm grasp of intellectual property law, but even more importantly, he is a fine litigation attorney who can operate strategically to achieve favorable results for his clients. I can recommend Joel without hesitation."

Arthur Schofield

Trademark infringement Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel has been a true professional in all my dealings with him, intelligent, ethical and courteous. I have no hesitation turning to him for his counsel or forwarding clients in need of his specialities."

Diana Mederos

Intellectual property Attorney | Nov 02
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Rothman has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. Mr. Rothman is known in our office as "the fountain of knowledge" because there is not much Mr. Rothman does not know. Mr. Rothman is highly skilled and a true expert in intellectual property law."

Harley Storrings

Litigation Attorney | Aug 04
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joel is a fantastic lawyer and a good friend. I have had the privilege of working with him on several matters. In each case, we were able to obtain amazing results for our clients, and Joel was primarily responsible for those results . I highly recommend Joel!"

Oscar Michelen

Intellectual property Attorney | Apr 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a dedicated, creative and intelligent attorney. We have worked together on a few matters and I am always impressed by his insight and passion. Clients who choose Joel are in the best of hands."

Lewis Shafer

Intellectual property Attorney | Mar 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Joel for many years and have opportunities to observe his professionalism and passion for his chosen area of practice. Joel is extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients in all respects. Joel is the go to guy! I endorse this lawyer."

Sidney Kilgore

Intellectual property Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Thomas Sadaka

Intellectual property Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have the true pleasure of working with Joel on several matters. Joel is knowledgable, dedicated, and an exceptionally strong advocate for his client's rights. I would be honored and would welcome the opportunity to work with Joel in the future."