$ 250-250 per hour
Wayne Vincent Harper
About Wayne
Biography
Harper IP Law, PA is the solo law practice of Wayne V. Harper.
Before entering the practice of law, I worked for 18 years as an information technology professional with a wide array of corporations various industries serving as a programmer, systems analyst, systems architect and director of software development, among other things.
Since 2004 I’ve been advising businesses nationwide ranging from newly-formed companies to large publicly-held companies on a variety of intellectual property matters
I offer patent services, trademark services, copyright services, software intellectual property services, and litigation services. Please take a look at any of my service offerings that may be of interest to you
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Harper IP Law, PA
2112 W. Marjory Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Worse than useless
After taking a deposit and claiming to "start work". Harper literally did nothing. I signed a power of attorney to make him my USPTO registered attorney -- he never actually filed it. Notices from the Patent Office went unanswered. He is a no-show on teleconferences -- he schedules. Doesn't em...
Wayne Vincent Harper's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wayne is a brilliant scientist and attorney, and brings a potent combination to skills to clients seeking patent applications and intellectual property assistance. I highly recommend Wayne."
"I have known Wayne Harper for more than ten years. He has a brilliant legal and scientific mind, and I frequently seek his advice with respect to intellectual property issues, particularly those concerning software and internet-related patent matters."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in FL, 2023
updated on 11/13/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2021
updated on 01/07/2022This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Suspension issued in FL, 2020
updated on 11/02/2020Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2017
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Tampa Bay's Best 2017, Tampa Bay Times
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Harper IP Law, P.A.
2006 - 2013
Associate, Greenberg Traurig
2004 - 2006
Owner, Wayne V. Harper
1985 - 2004
IT Professional, Various Organizations
Associations
2015 - Present
Institute of Electrical and Electronics EngineersMember
2004 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Intellectual Properties Law Section
Founding Member
2004 - 2006
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Intellectual Properties Law SectionChairman
Education
2004
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
State University of New York at Buffalo
MA - Masters
1981
State University of New York at Buffalo
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Tampa Bay Wave
Comprehensive Intellectual Property Planning
2005
Seminar
Copyright Basics in IP seminar for professional engineers
Publications
2006
Lawyer, HCBA
The Recording Industry May Need to Change Its Business Model
2006
Lawyer, HCBA
Should the U.S. Patent System Adopt a First-to-File Rule
2005
Lawyer, HCBA
Grokster: Copyright Infringement and Peer-to-Peer Networking
2005
Lawyer, HCBA
Software Copyright Pitfalls May Trap Small Businesses
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is the phrase "Do the Hustle" trademarked?
19 Jun 2017
Q&A
I have a great idea for the ziplock company - they said I need a patent! Do I need a lawyer for that? How much would that cost
24 Apr 2013