My mission is to help small businesses own, protect and grow the value of their intellectual property. By truly owning the IP that you are growing in your business, you can rest easy, knowing that you have done what you need to do to protect your ideas, brands, works and domain names. In addition, you will know that you own the IP that is created for you by others. This is so important to small businesses, and I have met so many owners who don't own what they thought they owned. If you don't own your intellectual property, then someone else does! That can mean serious problems down the road, when your small business succeeds. Imagine the nightmare of finally succeeding in your struggle to grow your business only to have former vendors and business associates sue you for their piece of your business. Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook doesn't have to imagine. He had to live through it. You don't. Instead, imagine using your intellectual property that you own to grow the value of your business, transferring that value to your brand. By developing a strong brand, you add sales and increase your company's profit margins.
That's why I have created the Own what you grow! program -- to help you own, protect and grow the value of your IP. So, you'll be able to bring others into your business to help grow your business, without fear. You'll be able to do what you like doing. Those you hire to help you will be able to do what they like doing. And your company will own all of the valuable IP rights created by your team.
Practice areas
Intellectual property includes counseling, prosecution of applications and litigation relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, advertising, branding and domain names. Chris Paradies is a Florida Bar certified intellectual property attorney and a registered patent attorney.
21 years, 127 cases
Federal regulatory assistance including FDA 510(k) preparation and filing, counseling on new device applications, drug labeling advice, litigation and trial advocacy relating to supplement marking requirements and supervising preparation of visa application with DHS.
16 years, 5 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 06/01/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2002 | 02/25/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Intellectual Property | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
Heroes at Work | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2014 |
Tampa Bay Region Volunteer of the Year | Florida Economic Development Council | 2014 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
Florida Bar Certified Intellectual Property Law | Florida Bar | 2007 |
Student Service Award | Touro Law Center | 2000 |
Registered Patent Attorney / Agent | United States Patent & Trademark Office | 2000 |
John S. Bainbridge Moot Court, First Place | Touro Law Center | 1999 |
John S. Bainbridge Moot Court, Best Oralist | Touro Law Center | 1999 |
CALI, Contracts Law | Touro Law Center | 1998 |
Valedictorian | Ford Central High School | 1978 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Paradies Law P.A. | 2013 - Present |
Associate / Shareholder | Fowler White Boggs Banker | 2004 - 2013 |
Associate | Ostrolenk, Faber, Gerb & Soffen, LLP | 2002 - 2004 |
Legal Intern / Associate | Kenyon & Kenyon LLP | 2000 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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co.Starters | Facilitator | 2015 - Present |
TEC Garage | Chair | 2014 - Present |
Tampa Bay Technology Forum | Vice-Chair | 2009 - Present |
Florida Venture Forum | Board Member | 2009 - Present |
Star Technology Enterprise Center | Steering Committee Member | 2009 - Present |
Star Technology Enterprise Center | Advisor and Board Member | 2006 - Present |
International Trademark Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 2004 - Present |
Florida Bar, Business Law Section | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member, Intellectual Property Law Committee | 1997 - Present |
Hillsborough County EDI2 | Chair | 2014 - 2015 |
American Bar Association | Member | 2007 - 2009 |
Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce | Member, Bioscience Committee | 2006 - 2008 |
Student Bar Association | Parliamentarian | 1999 - 2000 |
Moot Court Honor Society | Member | 1998 - 1999 |
Student Bar Association | Class Representative | 1988 - 1999 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lawyer (HCBA) | How To Protect Your Clients Trade Secrets | N/A |
Tampa Bay Business Journal | The Road to Obtaining Patents is Lined with Trolls and Opportunities | N/A |
Terralex Newsletter | IP Assessment | N/A |
Terralex Newsletter | How Changes in U.S. Patent Laws and Procedures Affect Patent Owners | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | PhD - Doctorate | 1993 |
United States Military Academy | Bachelor of Science | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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USF College of Medicine -- Scholarly Concentration | IP Essentials for Healthcare Professionals | 2009 |
Association of Corporate Counsel | Protecting Your Assets: Service Designs | 2008 |
TMS Webcast on Material(s) Issues in Intellectual Property: Practical Considerations and Case Studies | Protection of Novel Materials Used in Nanotechnology Innovations | 2007 |
STAR TEC Entrepreneur Conference | Legal Briefs: Open Q&A on Stock Options, IP and Other Pressing Issues | 2007 |
Florida Small Business Development Center | International Intellectual Property Issues | 2007 |
IWEPN2004, Kirchberg, Austria | The Business of Knowledge | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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OXYCOLOGY | registered trademark |
Optically Readable Card | patent granted |
Spectral imaging system | patent granted |
Metallic layer material, reinforced with basalt fibers, as well as products made thereof | patent granted |
Method for manufacturing spandrel glass film with metal flakes | patent granted |
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April 20, 2017
Sidney Kilgore, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris Paradies in a professional capacity for a number of years now. I have always found him to be exceptionally competent as an attorney and easy going as a person. I believe Chris to be an individual of vision who possesses a sense of strategic planning and good judgment. I am happy to endorse him.
Jay Pattumudi, Patent application Attorney on Mar 30, 2009
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Chris is an excellent patent attorney and is versatile in many technology areas. He is experienced in all areas of patent law, and is one of the best in Florida.
Sidney Kilgore, Intellectual property Attorney on Mar 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris Paradies in a professional capacity for a number of years now. I have always found him to be exceptionally competent as an attorney and easy going as a person. I believe Chris to be an individual of vision who possesses a sense of strategic planning and good judgment. I am happy to endorse him.
Jay Pattumudi, Patent application Attorney on Mar 30, 2009
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Chris is an excellent patent attorney and is versatile in many technology areas. He is experienced in all areas of patent law, and is one of the best in Florida.
Russell Buhite, Patent infringement Attorney on Mar 8, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris' expertise in this area of the law is unquestionable and he works in an efficient and professional manner on his files.
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