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Andrew is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy who went on to serve as a Naval Engineering Officer. Andrew served aboard several warships in support of global maritime operations and, fluent in Japanese, served as a liaison officer between the U.S. and Japanese navies. Andrew went on to attend Florida State University College of Law and is currently a candidate for a Master’s of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of South Florida.
Andrew applies his dedication to service; his discipline and will to succeed in the service of his clients. Andrew is passionate about assisting his clients with protection, prosecution, licensing, and enforcement of Intellectual Property rights and has experience in Patent, Trademark, and Copyright litigation and prosecution.
Andrew stays abreast of the latest technology development and licensing agreements, and works alongside individuals and corporations to develop a forward-looking strategic approach to their intellectual property portfolio.
Andrew works in numerous industries including: electrical, computer, toy and game, mechanical, medical device, automotive, cookware, aerospace/defense, sporting goods and exercise, power generation, and design.
Further, Andrew has experience in trademark opposition and cancellation procedures with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and post-grant proceedings with the Patent Trial and Appeals Board.
Andrew is actively involved in Startup Community and local inventors clubs in Central and South Florida. He represents several Startup companies including Shark Tank participants, and regularly lectures on intellectual property matters to various organizations including The Association of University Technology Managers, Inventors Society of South Florida, Inventors Council of Central Florida, and numerous inventor podcasts.
| Andrew Scott Rapacke: | Member at The The Rapacke Law Group |
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618 E. South St. Suite 500 Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Website: | http://arapackelaw.com |
| Phone: | (407) 801-9368 |
| Offices: |
The Rapacke Law Group
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Patent Litigation and Infringement, Design Patent Litigation, Inter Partes Review, Post Grant Review, Patent Reexamination
Trademark Infringement, Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions, Temporary Restraining Orders, Cancellation Proceedings, Opposition Proceeding, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings
Utility Patent Prosecution, Design Patent Prosecution, Provisional Patent Applications, PCT Patent Applications, Non-Provisional Patent Prosecution
US and Foreign Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Clearance Searches, Intent to Use, Incontestability Filings.
Intellectual Property Counseling, Trademark Portfolio Management, Patent Portfolio Management, Design Patent Litigation, Trademark Litigation
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Elected Representative | N/A |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Elected Representative | N/A |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association, Amicus Committee | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association - Patent Litigation Committee | Member | N/A |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association, Amicus Committee | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association, Amicus Committee | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association - Patent Litigation Committee | Member | N/A |
| US Naval Academy Blue and Gold | Officer | N/A |
| US Naval Academy Blue and Gold | Officer | 2014 - 1900 |
| US Naval Academy Blue and Gold | Officer | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office | Registered Patent Attorney | N/A |
| Broward Country Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office | Registered Patent Attorney | N/A |
| Broward Country Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| United States Patent and Trademark Office | Registered Patent Attorney | 2015 - 1900 |
| Broward Country Bar Association | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 3 Patent Attorney | Three Best Rated | 2018 |
| Distinguished Pro Bono | Florida State University College of Law | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge Military Academy & College | N/A | 2001 |
| Valley Forge Military Academy & College | 2001 | |
| United States Naval Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
| United States Naval Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
| Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
| University of South Florida | MS - Master of Science | 2016 |
| University of South Florida | MS - Master of Science | 2016 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Abita Brewing Co. v. Florida Brewery Inc. | Settled Favorable Outcome |
| JFJ Toys, Inc. v. Genovese | Favorable |
| Jupiter Creations Inc. v Ross | Favorable Settlement |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 116247 | Member in Good Standing | 2015 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| October 2018 Barrister Online - BCBA Monthly Digital Publication | Is Your Firm Able to Handle Patent and Trademark Matters | 2018 |
| Global Intellectual Property Academy | IP and Trade Shows: Roundtable on Protecting and Enforcing IP in the Trade Show Context | 2017 |
| Global Intellectual Property Academy | IP and Trade Shows: Roundtable on Protecting and Enforcing IP in the Trade Show Context | 2017 |
| Association of University Technology Managers | The Art behind a Prior Art Search and Patentability Opinion | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant | United States Navy | 2006 - 2012 |
| Lieutenant | United States Navy | 2006 - 2012 |
| Lieutenant Commander | United States Navy Reserve | 2011 - 1900 |
| Lieutenant Commander | United States Navy Reserve | N/A |
| Lieutenant Commander | United States Navy Reserve | N/A |
| Law Clerk | Ausley & McMullen, PA | 2012 - 2013 |
| Summer Associate | Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP | 2012 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk to Kevin Carroll, Circuit Judge | Second Judicial Circuit Court of Florida | 2012 - 2012 |
| Clerk | Second Judicial Circuit | 2012 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk | Ausley & McMullen, PA | 2012 - 2013 |
| Summer Associate | Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP | 2012 - 2012 |
| Law Clerk to Kevin Carroll, Circuit Judge | Second Judicial Circuit Court of Florida | 2012 - 2012 |
| Clerk | Second Judicial Circuit | 2012 - 2012 |
| Chief Intellectual Property Protection Officer | USPatentsNMore | 2013 - 2015 |
| Chief Intellectual Property Protection Officer | USPatentsNMore | 2013 - 2015 |
| Registered Patent Agent | Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A. | 2014 - 2015 |
| Registered Patent Agent | Christopher & Weisberg, PA | 2014 - 2014 |
| Patent Agent | Hollimon, P.A. | 2014 - 2014 |
| Registered Patent Agent | Christopher Weiss Attorney at Law, P.A. | 2014 - 2015 |
| Registered Patent Agent | Christopher & Weisberg, PA | 2014 - 2014 |
| Patent Agent | Hollimon, P.A. | 2014 - 2014 |
| Owner | The Rapacke Law Group, P.A. | N/A |
| Owner | The Rapacke Law Group, P.A. | 2015 - 1900 |
| Owner | The Rapacke Law Group, P.A. | N/A |
