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.
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!
Enforcing and defending copyrights in federal courts throughout the country. Registering copyrights with the Register of Copyrights of the Library of Congress
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
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
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!VICTIM OF PATENT INFRINGEMENT? WE TAKE CASES ON CONTINGENCY. PROTECT YOUR INVENTION! CALL US!PROTECT YOUR BRAND! FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION OR INFRINGEMENT, CALL US!WE FILE AND DEFEND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT SUITS. CALL US!INVENTORS, ARTISTS, CREATORS, BRAND OWNERS, WE TAKE YOU INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERIOUSLY!WE TAKE TRADE SECRETS THEFT SERIOUSLY! LET OUR COMPUTER LITERATE ATTORNEYS HELP YOU!
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
StateWA
StatusActive
Acquired2021
Updated03/19/2023
StateGA
StatusActive Member in Good Standing
Acquired2017
Updated02/03/2023
StateFL
StatusMember in Good Standing
Acquired1996
Updated02/22/2023
StateNY
StatusCurrently Registered
Acquired1992
Updated11/17/2022
StateNJ
StatusResigned Without Prejudice
Acquired1991
Updated03/07/2023
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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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.
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Posted by Tami | March 17, 2015
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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Posted by Kathleen | January 26, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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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Author
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 RothmanJuly 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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."
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."
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."
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!"
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."
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."
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."