Law Firm 500 recognized these law firms for the velocity of their growth, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to succeed. The award honorees are a beacon of light for the legal industry, demonstrating innovation, operational excellence, and dedication to client service.

“I’m deeply passionate about patent law and incredibly grateful to my exceptional team for consistently exceeding clients’ expectations,” Rizvi enthuses. “Long before it became a trend for general practice firms, I spent years as a patent attorney. It’s a proud moment for all of us at The Patent Professor® to achieve the prestigious Law Firm 500 list again for helping inventors protect their ideas and bring them to the marketplace. We look forward to another successful year!”

For more information, visit https://www.ideaattorneys.com/.

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor® has been recognized by Inc. Magazine and listed in the Inc. 5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

About Law Firm 500

The 2022 Law Firm 500 Award Honorees list showcases the fastest-growing law firms in the United States. Each ranking also includes the percentage of growth over four years. The six top-ranking firms in 2022 all grew by staggering quadruple digits - no small feat for any business.

The Law Firm 500 Conference & Awards Gala was held on Saturday, January 14, in San Antonio.

The rate of rejection is unquestionably high. There is an obvious miscommunication happening somewhere along the journey. The expectations of the US Patent and Trademark Office are clearly incompatible with what most inspiring inventors deem sufficient for an application.

John Rizvi, Esq., The Patent Professor®, has worked tirelessly for many years with a singular purpose in mind: to help inspiring inventors see their projects come to life. Driven by that same vision, he has devised a quick, intuitive assessment, to help inventors take an objective look at their project, and determine whether their idea is actually patentable. The assessment consists of only five simple questions, which should take no longer than 60 seconds to complete, and results are available almost immediately. Additionally, The Patent Professor® has decided to offer this valuable tool to inspiring inventors completely free of charge.

You can find the free assessment here: https://patent-quiz-free.thepatentprofessor.com/optin1616063838731.

For those who would prefer to speak to John Rizvi directly about their idea, The Patent Professor® offers free consultations, which you can book here: https://thepatentprofessor.com/contact-us/

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

“As the Managing Intellectual Property Attorney at The Patent Professor®, it was an honor to present an informative webinar about patents as part of the South Florida Manufacturing Association’s Women-In-Manufacturing Series,” says Parcinski. “I enjoy helping other professional women bring their ideas to fruition and achieve their goals by providing guidance and expertise on the patent process. I look forward to developing and presenting more educational webinars in the future.”

“We’re excited to assist our fellow SFMA members through webinars designed to demystify the patent process,” adds Rizvi. “Natalie is a valued member of The Patent Professor® team whose dedication, knowledge, and experience contribute to our daily success. I’m grateful for her willingness to support the Women-In-Manufacturing Series with a comprehensive webinar about the patent process.”

For more information, visit https://sfma.org/events/wim-series/.

About SFMA

The South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) has been the #1 resource for manufacturers in South Florida since 1961 – saving its members time and money through advocacy, networking, and resources. SFMA prides itself on being member-driven – creating new products and services as members’ needs change.

Founded by a group of realtors who understood the importance of manufacturing to a strong economy, the SFMA has served manufacturers and related industries for over 60 years. As a non-profit trade association, the mission of the SFMA has remained constant though out its history: To Serve Manufacturers.

About the Women-In-Manufacturing Committee

The Women-In-Manufacturing Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm. This committee looks to enhance professional development for women in key roles within the manufacturing process. They are a platform for the current and next generation of working women to actively engage in the art of manufacturing.

Co-Chair: Wendy Cohen, ACR Electronics

Co-Chair: Tara Matthews, Stryker

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

The reimagined NHS offers participants an opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers from all over the world at one unifying event. Among others expected to attend will be home centers, independent retailers, online retailers, wholesalers, and distributors to discover the newest products, innovations, and trends that are shaping the future of the home improvement and DIY industry.

For the 2023 event, NHS partnered with NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) at Design & Construction Week® to offer more buying, selling, and networking opportunities to the Hardware and Home Improvement community. Attendees can use their NHS badge to enter any of the three shows.

The International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is a must-attend event for professionals in the building industry. The largest annual residential construction show brings together leaders from all over the globe to discuss housing policies that can make homes more affordable and accessible while also providing information on new products coming out this year.

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® is an annual event during Design Construction Week. The not-for-profit trade association, National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), organizes this showcase to highlight the latest products in kitchens around America.

“We’re excited to exhibit a booth at the 2023 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas,” says Rizvi. “As champions of individual inventors and small start-ups, we look forward to meeting entrepreneurs in the home improvement industry and sharing information about how we can help them take their invention from an innovative idea to a successful product.”

For more information, visit https://www.nationalhardwareshow.com/en-us.html.

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

The South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) has been the #1 resource for manufacturers in South Florida since 1961 – saving its members time and money through advocacy, networking, and resources. SFMA prides itself on being member-driven – creating new products and services as members’ needs change.

Founded by a group of realtors who understood the importance of manufacturing to a strong economy, the SFMA has served manufacturers and related industries for over 60 years. As a non-profit trade association, the mission of the SFMA has remained constant though out its history: to serve manufacturers.

“We’re delighted to become a part of the South Florida Manufacturers Association,” says Rizvi. “For over 60 years, this excellent organization has been instrumental in growing the South Florida economy by supporting its manufacturing base through innovative programs, products, and services. As an intellectual property attorney based in Coral Springs, I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with SFMA members to help them bring their ideas and inventions to the market.”

About The Patent Professor®

John Rizvi, Esq., Founder of The Patent Professor®, is board-certified by the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Intellectual Property Law. The Patent Professor ® has been recognized by Inc Magazine and listed in the Inc5000 as among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. The Patent Professor® team consists of board-certified patent attorneys, former U.S.P.T.O. patent examiners, registered patent agents, engineers, designers, and illustrators specializing exclusively in protecting new ideas and brand identities.

What makes trademarks different from patents? How do you know if you should file a patent application or a trademark application? What type of intellectual property will protect your idea or invention?

In this video, John Rizvi, a patent attorney and founder of The Patent Professor® patent law firm, explains the unique qualities of patents vs. trademarks, and gives easy-to-understand examples that explain how a trademark and patent are different and distinct.

In an episode of the webinar series “Ask The Patent Professor®,” a participant asked, “Will a trademark protect my business name from being used throughout the United States?”

In this video, patent attorney John Rizvi, founder of The Patent Professor® patent and trademark law firm, answers that question.

If you want nationwide protection for the name of your business, and want to prevent other businesses from using your brand name anywhere across the country, you need to watch this quick, informative video.

Most patent lawyers bill hourly, and that’s fine for giant, multinational corporation who can afford to pay invoice after invoice. But what if you’re an individual inventor or a small start-up, and you want patent protection for your idea? What if patent attorneys are too costly for your budget? Can you still afford to get a patent?

In a recent episode of the webinar series “Ask The Patent Professor®,” John Rizvi, a patent attorney and founder of The Patent Professor® law firm, was asked by a participant to explain the flat fee service mentioned on his website.

In this video, Mr. Rizvi elaborates on the fact that The Patent Professor® specializes in working with the individual inventor or smaller start-up company that may be on a budget, and offers the service of preparing and filing a patent application for a fixed rate.

Listen in. You might be able to hire a patent attorney after all!

Do you have a product idea that you want to license to a company and collect royalties?

Sef Chang has done it time and time again. In this video, he speaks with patent attorney John Rizvi, founder of The Patent Professor® law firm, about making licensing deals with his product ideas.

John and Sef discuss some of the factors that go into negotiating a royalty percentage.

What percentage can you expect from a product licensing deal?
How much is a fair and typical royalty?
How do companies that license inventions and product ideas determine the royalty percentage they’re willing to offer?
How important is it to nail down an exclusive licensing deal?

These questions and more are addressed in this must-see video. Watch now!

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield was famous for saying, “I don’t get no respect!” Now a group of comedians is banding together to send the same message, specifically to Pandora, a free music-streaming app. These funny guys are suing Pandora, and neither side is laughing. What’s this lawsuit about?

This is a lawsuit about copyright. Music streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music are usually careful to acquire the necessary permissions to play copyrighted music. But for years, Pandora has been ignoring the legal rights of comedians by playing their comedy routines on their streaming service without seeking permission or paying royalties. Now, a group of comedians is including George Lopez, Lewis Black, Andrew “Dice” Clay, and the estates of George Carlin and Robin Williams are suing Pandora.

Listen in as patent and trademark attorney John Rizvi, The Patent Professor®, discusses the issue with talk radio KOGO in San Diego.