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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (July 30, 2024) - Lewis Brisbois is pleased to welcome Joseph R. Englander to its Fort Lauderdale office as a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Mr. Englander has been practicing law for over 20 years and has deep experience in the intellectual property (IP) space. He regularly prosecutes patents, handles trademark and copyright matters, negotiates IP transactions and licensing agreements, and manages name, image, and likeness issues. He also litigates IP cases in courts as well as before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to his proficiency in IP law, Mr. Englander has significant experience with matters involving cannabis and agricultural regulation, as well as cryptocurrency, fintech, blockchain and aircraft issues.

Outside of his practice, Mr. Englander serves as the founding chair of the Subcommittee of Heroes, Mascots, and Titles for the International Trademark Association (INTA). He is the 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Trademark Law according to Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, he is a registered lobbyist for Florida’s Department of Agriculture and is certified for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems.

In discussing his decision to join Lewis Brisbois, Mr. Englander explained, “The opportunity was terrific. The scope of the firm is wonderful. Also, Lewis Brisbois is such a proactive firm. A forward-looking firm is exactly what an IP practice needs, and Lewis Brisbois is that firm.”

Fort Lauderdale Managing Partner and National Business Practices Group Co-Chair Michael Platner stated, “We are thrilled that Joe has joined the firm in our Fort Lauderdale office. He is an exceptional attorney who has deep knowledge and experience in the IP space and beyond. The opportunity to have him also help lead our extensive trademark prosecution practice adds new depth to our ability to help our clients manage large portfolios of intellectual property." 

Co-Chair of Lewis Brisbois’ Intellectual Property & Technology Practice and Vice-Chair of its Entertainment, Media & Sports Practice Jonathan Goins noted, “We are pleased to add another experienced and seasoned USPTO-barred attorney to help complement our growing practice, including in particular our patent and trademark prosecution areas. We believe Joe will be a valuable addition to our IP capabilities across a wide variety of industries on a global scale.”

Mr. Englander earned his law degree from Fordham University School of Law and his undergraduate degree from Cornell University. He is admitted to practice in Florida, New York, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.