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Fort Lauderdale, FL★ 4.9 out of 5 (19)
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The Plus IP Firm is a Fort Lauderdale intellectual property practice offering patent, trademark, copyright, and IP strategy services to inventors, entrepreneurs, and businesses across South Florida.
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The Plus IP Firm operates a Fort Lauderdale office at 101 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 1500, providing intellectual property counsel to inventors, entrepreneurs, business owners, musicians, artists, and individuals throughout South Florida. The practice covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, patent prosecution, trademark searches, trademark registration, trademark prosecution, and trademark litigation, with listed industry experience in software, medical and healthcare, energy and electrical, and mechanical and industrial sectors. The firm describes its attorneys as board certified and offers a free initial consultation to discuss goals and protection strategies. The Fort Lauderdale location is appointment-only; clients typically begin through a confidential inquiry form and select a service such as patent protection, trademark protection, copyright protection, or IP strategy and consultation. The office is centrally located on 3rd Avenue, easily accessible from downtown Fort Lauderdale or Interstate 95. The firm also lists additional Florida locations and a New York appointment-only office, though the Fort Lauderdale page focuses on serving Broward and South Florida clients.
Across 100 reviews, the office holds a 5.00 rating. Reviewers repeatedly highlight responsiveness, clear explanations, and patience with clients who are new to intellectual property. Many describe trademark registration as smooth and stress-free, while others credit the team with securing patents, including medical device and chemical compound patents. Derek Fahey and Austin Nowacki are frequently named, along with the broader team, for professionalism and technical understanding. Several reviews mention complex or high-stakes matters such as Amazon infringement disputes, trademark conflicts, and foreign patent filings, and describe the firm as communicative throughout the process. The free consultation is often cited as substantive, with reviewers noting that attorneys answer basic questions without making them feel rushed. Clients also mention prompt follow-up, proactive updates, and a willingness to explain each step. The office atmosphere appears professional and client-focused, with multiple reviewers noting they felt informed and supported during stressful disputes.
Limitations include the appointment-only availability of the Fort Lauderdale office, which may not suit walk-in needs. Some matters, particularly patent prosecution, can involve lengthy timelines or complex technical review, as reflected in reviews describing multi-year patent efforts and difficult registrations. Prospective clients should also expect to submit an online inquiry and service selection before scheduling.
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5 out of five stars based on 100 reviews.
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