About Joseph
Joseph J. Weissman: Experienced Intellectual Property Attorney in Tampa, Florida
Joe is a board certified intellectual property attorney with significant experience litigating commercial and intellectual property matters in both federal and state court. He specializes in intellectual property litigation (including trademark, copyright and patent matters), trademark and copyright registration, computer litigation, and domain name/cybersquatting issues. His practice covers commercial litigation, including non-compete agreements, antitrust matters and general business disputes.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Trademark Law
Joe spent five years practicing law in Washington before making the move to Tampa. He’s been with Johnson Pope since 2002.
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Tampa (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trademark Law, Tampa (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2015)
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Litigation - Patent
- Recognized: Trademark Law
Firms
- Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP
Affiliations with Johnson Pope have allowed Joe to leverage his extensive legal experience and network in the Tampa community. His reputation as a distinguished intellectual property attorney is recognized by various prestigious organizations.
Education
- The George Washington University, Juris Doctorate (JD)
- University of Pennsylvania, Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law
Becoming board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is a testament to Joe's commitment and expertise. His dedication to intellectual property law has allowed him to provide unparalleled representation for his clients.
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Tampa (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Trademark Law, Tampa (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Patent, Tampa (2015)
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Litigation - Patent
- Recognized: Trademark Law