Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that partners Joseph W. Bain and Woodrow “Woody” H. Pollack have been named Co-Chairs of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group.
“Woody and Joe are two of the state’s preeminent intellectual property attorneys, and their combined expertise and innovative approach to the practice of law will undoubtedly continue the excellent reputation of our existing practice group,” said Firmwide Managing Partner Jack McElroy.
Joe, a partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office, is part of the inaugural class of attorneys Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by The Florida Bar. His counseling and IP portfolio management expertise is complemented by more than 30 years of IP litigation experience in various district courts throughout the nation and several trials before the International Trade Commission. In addition, he is well-versed in securing, enforcing and defending against patents, trademarks and copyrights.
He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Virginia Tech and his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.
“As a Florida based firm, Shutts & Bowen has been the perfect platform to attract and support our talented team of specialized lawyers as we service a wide range of intellectual property needs. We are excited about the continued growth of our IP group as the state continues to flourish,” said Joe.
Woody, a partner in the firm’s Tampa office, is Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by The Florida Bar. He focuses his practice on litigating complex patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret disputes in state and federal courts as well as patent validity issues before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. He also counsels clients extensively in developing patent and trademark portfolios.
He received his undergraduate degree in computer science from Colby College, his Master’s degree in computer science from Stanford University and his law degree, magna cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law.
“I am looking forward to continuing to grow our amazing team as we continue to provide top-tier legal services to our clients,” said Woody. “The intellectual property law landscape is constantly evolving, and we have the breadth and depth of experience necessary to adapt to these changes seamlessly.”
About Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen LLP, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 270 lawyers in offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.