Geoffrey Lottenberg

Practice Areas

As lead of Berger Singerman’s intellectual property practice and co-manager of the firm’s Dispute Resolution Team, Geoff handles a wide variety of matters, including IP procurement and enforcement, business and technology law, and complex commercial litigation. With a calculated approach, Geoff regularly litigates patent, trademark, and copyright disputes in Federal Court throughout the United States. He also handles a variety of technology-related commercial litigation matters including disputes over software contracts, non-compete agreements, and trade secrets.

As a Registered Patent Attorney armed with a background in mechanical engineering, Geoff prosecutes domestic and foreign patents and renders opinions on a variety of cutting-edge technologies, including automation, facial recognition technology, medical devices, emergency communication devices, software-based systems, and energy devices. Geoff also has hundreds of federal trademark applications and registrations under his belt.

Geoff is an experienced transactional lawyer who works on broad array of corporate intellectual property matters including negotiating and preparing license agreements, software contracts, manufacturing and distribution agreements, and intellectual property asset transfers. Geoff is a key member of our firm’s mergers and acquisitions team and provides support in restructuring and work out matters.

Professional Memberships

- American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member

- International Trademark Association, Member

- Chair, Florida Bar 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "E"

Publications

- Lottenberg, G. (2019a, April 5). Visual Search Engines: A New Side Door for Competitors or a Better Infringement Detection Tool?. IPWatchdog. https://www.ipwatchdog.com/2019/04/05/visual-search-engines-a-new-side-door-for-competitors-or-a-better-infringement-detection-tool/id=107965/

- Lottenberg, G. (2019b, May 30). High Court Places Heavy Burden on Bankrupt TM Licensors. Law360. https://www.law360.com/articles/1164180

- Lottenberg, G. (2019c, August 6). Five Practical Settlement Strategies to Get Your Client Out of Dodge. IPWatchdog.com. https://ipwatchdog.com/2019/08/06/five-practical-settlement-strategies-get-client-dodge/id=111928/

- Lottenberg, G. (2020a, January 3). Imminent College Athlete Licensing Puts Cos.. on Notice. Law360. https://www.law360.com/articles/1230577/imminent-college-athlete-licensing-puts-cos-on-notice

- Lottenberg, G. (2020b, July 2). COVID-19 Telehealth Boom Demands Better Privacy Practices. Law360. https://www.law360.com/articles/1287404

- Lottenberg, G. (2020c, October 21). Unexpectedly Active IP Legal Market Bucks Recession Trends and Boosts Outlook. IPWatchdog.com. https://ipwatchdog.com/2020/10/19/unexpectedly-active-ip-legal-market-bucks-recession-trends-boosts-outlook/id=126313/

- Lottenberg, G. (2021a, March 22). Proposed Data Privacy Legislation Heightens Scrutiny on Fla.. Businesses. Daily Business Review. https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2021/03/22/proposed-data-privacy-legislation-heightens-scrutiny-on-fla-businesses/

- Lottenberg, G. (2021b, April 9). It’s Time to Modernize Amateurism in College Sports. Law360. https://www.law360.com/articles/1373125

- Lottenberg, G. (2022, July 22). Big Awards Underscore Importance of Bolstering Your Company’s Trade Secret Protocols. IPWatchdog.com. https://ipwatchdog.com/2022/07/25/big-awards-underscore-importance-bolstering-companys-trade-secret-protocols/id=150345/

- Lottenberg, G. (2023, January 31). Middle Market Mindset: New Considerations for IP Audits in 2023. Daily Business Review. https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2023/01/31/middle-market-mindset-new-considerations-for-ip-audits-in-2023/

- Lottenberg, G., & Niles, M. J. (2019, May 19). SCOTUS Finally Clarifies Rights of Licensees of Bankrupt Brands. Berger Singerman LLP. https://www.bergersingerman.com/news-insights/scotus-finally-clarifies-rights-of-licensees-of-bankrupt-brands

Work Highlights

- Successfully defended Miami-based craft brewery against claims of trademark infringement made by one of the largest beer companies in the world. Asserted declaratory judgment claims for non-infringement and abandonment, which were later resolved by a covenant-not-to-sue. Representation also included affirmative claims for tortious interference, unfair competition, and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act concerning an interrelated professional sports sponsorship agreement.

- Defended prominent streetwear company against claims of trademark/tradedress infringement and counterfeiting asserted by the world’s largest athletic shoes and apparel company. Resolved lawsuit through private settlement. Assisted client with navigating public relations and social media outreach.

- Obtained final default judgment and a substantial money award on behalf of a French-based cosmetics company against its holdover United States distributor for claims of breach of contract and trademark infringement. Representation included leading a significant cross-border investigation in Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, and France.

- Successfully enforced trademark rights on behalf of a Florida-based weight loss company against former manufacturer who created and copycat ecommerce website through which it sold counterfeit products.

- Successfully represented a prominent music, comedy, and lifestyle festival organizer against a former consultant that was alleged to have misappropriated company trade secrets and breached non-compete and non-disclosure obligations. Spearheaded an extensive investigation into the defendant’s wrongdoing through extensive digital forensics and electronic discovery.

- Defended aftermarket specialty performance auto parts retailer against claims of trademark infringement and counterfeiting brought by one of the world’s largest automakers. Strategically resolved the matter through a business-minded approach to the ultimate benefit of the client.

- Successfully enforced the brand and trademarks of one of the world’s largest instant noodle companies against egregious trademark and counterfeiting by a close competitor and its United States distributor.

- Obtained final default judgment of trademark infringement and unfair competition against Houston salvage shipper on behalf of a nationwide shipping and logistics company. Successfully orchestrated injunction enforcement raid in collaboration with the U.S. Marshal Service and Houston Police Department.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

- Florida

- United States District Court Middle District of Florida

- United States District Court Southern District of Florida

- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

- United States Patent & Trademark Office

Languages Spoken

- English

Education

Awards