Beyond the Hype: A Rational Look at Internet Patents

Protecting Business Names and Product Brand Identities Through Trademark Law

Protecting Creative Expression Through Copyright Law

Protecting Software Through Patent Law

Trademark Selection

Turning to Patent Law to Protect your Business Methods

Understanding the Limitations of a Design Patent

Article focusing on recognizing and securing intangible IP assets of a business.

Internet, Design, and Business Method Patents

Article clarifying the myths surrounding these differing forms of protection

Beyond the Hype: A Rational Look at Internet Patents

Protecting Business Names and Product Brand Identities Through Trademark Law

Protecting Creative Expression Through Copyright Law

Protecting Software Through Patent Law

Trademark Selection

Turning to Patent Law to Protect your Business Methods

Understanding the Limitations of a Design Patent

Article focusing on patent damage awards for Internet-related infringement cases.

Article focusing on patent damage awards for Internet-related infringement cases.

Small Entity Status — What’s Fairness Got To Do With It?

Article taking a cynical view towards the Patent Office’s 50% reduction in fees for companies qualifying as a “small entity”.

Article focusing on the publication of pending patent applications 18 months after filing.

Local Inventor’s Product Goes National

Article featuring the successful licensing and commercialization of a novel glove patented by our firm for a Sioux Falls, Dakota client. All licensing royalty negotiations and agreements were handled by our firm.

Article addressing patent invalidity claims against the manufacturer of OxyContin and seeking our firm’s expertise relating to the consequences of inequitable conduct before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

For a second year in a row, John Rizvi was recognized as one of South Florida’s “Best of the Bar” for his expertise in patent law. The selection was based upon nominations taken exclusively from other practicing attorneys.

2003 South Florida Business Journal Best of the Bar

Based upon nominations taken exclusively from practicing attorneys, John Rizvi was one of only two South Florida attorneys recognized for his expertise in the area of patent law.

Preventing Insider Competition in a Down Economy

Article addressing the reality that those you trust the most can steal the most-particularly relating to patent law, trademark law, and copyright law.

Polo Logo Feud is Still In Fashion

Article addressing Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation’s lawsuit against The U.S. Polo Association and seeking our firm’s expertise relating to the general availability and enforcement of trademark rights.

Suit Over Domain Names Turns Downright Exotic (article coming soon)

Article addressing legal dispute over the domain name, Exotics.com, and seeking our firm’s expertise regarding the tension between domain name rights and trademark law.

Article relating specifically to toy and game inventions and featuring Gold & Rizvi, P.A. for our expertise on the patent process.

Law Firm Treading Close to the Edge

Article discussing Gold & Rizvi, P.A. and our unique development of trademark rights as The Idea Attorneys®.

As a featured guest on The Entrepreneur Hour™ Radio Program, John Rizvi discussed the importance of securing patent protection for a new idea before beginning commercial development and marketing efforts.