Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA

About Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA

Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, PA is a Florida intellectual property law firm with an Orlando office at 255 S Orange Ave #1401. Since 1972, the firm has served clients ranging from individual inventors and entrepreneurs to national and international corporations. Its practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, intellectual property litigation, intellectual property transactions, business litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and online and computer technology matters. The website describes the firm as a full-service IP law firm and states that its team includes board-certified lawyers and registered patent attorneys. It also maintains offices in Orlando, Miami, Winter Springs, and Jacksonville, positioning it as one of the larger and more established IP practices in the Southeast.

Clients turn to the firm for help protecting brand names, inventions, creative works, and other intangible business assets. The website emphasizes competent representation, consistent communication, attention to detail, and a goal of avoiding surprise expenses. Available resources include attorney referrals, a blog, news, copyright, trademark, and patent FAQs, and free downloads. The firm also provides a way to pay invoices online.

Review feedback is mixed but leans positive. Many reviewers specifically praise attorney Jack Abid for patent and trademark work, describing him as knowledgeable, patient, thorough, and responsive. Multiple accounts mention clear explanations of complex patent and trademark processes, timely replies to calls and emails, and successful outcomes such as utility patents, design patents, and trademark guidance. Other reviewers mention positive experiences with Trevor Ward on a trademark infringement and unfair competition matter and with Brian Gilchrist on a business matter. The firm’s overall rating of 4.30 across 30 reviews reflects a strong base of five-star feedback alongside a smaller number of critical reviews.

The most consistent criticism concerns attorney Ava Doppelt. A few reviewers describe her as rude, unprofessional, and lacking follow-through, including a complaint about trademark infringement assistance. Another reviewer gave a brief negative assessment without detail, and the firm responded to one negative review by inviting further contact. The positive themes center on patent and trademark expertise, communication, and client care, while the negative themes center on service consistency and attorney conduct in a minority of cases.