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Mark focuses his practice on representing clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and counseling inventors and businesses on various intellectual property strategies. Mark is a registered patent attorney and admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Mark also focuses his practice on licensing his client’s intellectual property, and has worked a great deal with international clients.
Mr. Malek received a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton in 1997, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Orlando in 1999, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Barry University School of Law in 2002. Mark is a member of the Florida Bar (2002), and is admitted to practice in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (2000), the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2002), the United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2004) the District of Columbia Bar (2005) and the United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit (2005).
Mark currently serves on the executive committee of the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of East Florida and was past chairman of the Board of Directors. Mark is involved with the Florida Bar Justice Teaching program, and is a parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Mark is married to his wife Aileen and they have two young sons.
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Sep 28, 2010Posted By
Stevie Wonder Urges the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to Ease Copyright Laws for the Blind | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Challenge.Gov Unveiled As A Place Where The Public And The Government Solve Problems Together | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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USPTO Launches Patent Data Visualization Center | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Appeal of Prison Sentence for Founders of The Pirate Bay Set to Begin | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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The Chippendale Cuffs and Bowtie are not Inherently Distinctive??? | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Hard Rock Café Sues Hard Rock Hotel for Trademark Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Southern Cal Beats South Carolina….in a Trademark Battle…Again | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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USPTO wants to study Trademark Bullies | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Facebook sues Faceporn for Trademark Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] by Mark Malek [...]
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Nov 24, 2010Posted By
Thanksgiving Day Patents | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Nov 26, 2010Posted By
Facebook Is On the Receiving End Of A Trademark Battle – Lamebook sues Facebook | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Zies Widerman & Malek Attorneys Show Support for March of Dimes | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Now Hyundai is a Trademark Bully | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Athletes and Trademarks – Oh My! | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Dec 19, 2010Posted By
USPTO Announces Opening of Detroit Satellite Office – Could This Really Help With The Patent Backlog? | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Happy Holidays from Zies Widerman & Malek | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Company Claims to Own Bike Week Name Based on State Trademark Registration | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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North Carolina Breath and Alcohol Testing Unit May Infringe “Batman” Trademarks | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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IHOP drops suit against International House of Prayer | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 12, 2011Posted By
Regional Patent Offices by Technology – Why Not? | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 15, 2011Posted By
Groupon Sues Scoopon Over Domain Name Dispute | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 18, 2011Posted By
Products Coach Matt Yubas to Host Licensing Seminar in Orlando | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 19, 2011Posted By
USPTO Trademark Electronic Search System Was Not Producing Accurate Results | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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The Terrible Towel and Trademarks | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 30, 2011Posted By
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Publishers Send Out Claim Trademark Infringement and Send Out Cease and Desist Letter | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 04, 2011Posted By
USPTO Issues Press Release to Propose Three Patent Processing Tracks | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 09, 2011Posted By
USPTO To Conduct Public Roundtable to Obtain Input On Use of Patent and Trademark Deposit Libraries | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Zies Widerman & Malek Supports Scott Center for Autism Treatment | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 12, 2011Posted By
Ferrari Stops Using F150 Mark After Trademark Dispute With Ford | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Happy Valentine’s Day From the Trademark Office | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 15, 2011Posted By
$3.7 Trillion Budget Allegedly Good News For Patent Attorneys | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 16, 2011Posted By
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Feb 16, 2011Posted By
USPTO Announces Changes to Patent Dashboard | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 21, 2011Posted By
Teresa Stanek Rea Appointed Deputy Director Of USPTO | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 28, 2011Posted By
Patent Attorneys in Prime Time | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Zies Widerman & Malek Attorney Cited By U.S. Senate During Patent Reform Debate | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Zies Widerman & Malek Client on Fox News Small Business Spotlight | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Bart Scott of the New York Jets Can’t Wait to get His Trademark On! | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Commerce Secretary Locke Nominated as Ambassador to China | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Mar 20, 2011Posted By
March Trademark Madness! | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Mar 23, 2011Posted By
Apple Sues Amazon for Trademark Infringement of “App Store” | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Mar 26, 2011Posted By
USPTO Announces Accommodations for Patent and Trademark Owners and Applicants Affected by Catastrophe in Japan | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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North Carolina State University in Trademark Dispute with Lyola University | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Benefits and Potential Pitfalls Associated With Social Networking | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Google Bids $900M for Nortel Patent Portfolio | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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USPTO to Remain Open During Idiotic Government Shutdown | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Way to go Congress – Last Week’s Stunt = Cut in USPTO Funding | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Coca Cola Files Opposition to “Cocaine” Trademark in Chile | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Facebook is at it Again – Trademark Lawsuit Filed Over “FriendFinder” | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Facebook Sues FacebookOfSex.com for Trademark Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Wegmans and Walgreens Settle Trademark Dispute of “W” | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Tyson Tattoo Artist Sues for Copyright Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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James D. Smith Named New Chief Patent Judge | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Settlement Reached in Tavern on The Green Trademark Dispute | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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USPTO Announces Full First Action Interview Pilot Program | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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May 19, 2011Posted By
Yet Another Despicable Trademark Move | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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May 24, 2011Posted By
USPTO Announces Government-Wide Intellectual Property Training Database | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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May 28, 2011Posted By
Entrepreneur Magazine a Trademark Bully… to Entrepreneurs | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Apple to Turn Over Thunderbolt Trademark to Intel | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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My Thoughts On the Relation Between the I4I/Microsoft Supreme Court Decision and The Budget Decisions by Congress | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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USPTO Appoints New Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jun 22, 2011Posted By
Director Kappos Issues Statement as House Considers Patent Reform | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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USPTO and Partner Offices Agree to Test New Framework for Patent Prosecution Highway | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jul 27, 2011Posted By
Angry Birds Developer Latest Invitee to the Lodsys Patent Infringement Party | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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United States Patent and Trademark Office Month in Review | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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So Mark Cuban Has An Opinion On Patent Law | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Facebook Settles Trademark Infringement Lawsuit With Lamebook | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Patent Reform Bill Passes the Senate an on its way to the President | TacticalIP.com[...] By: Mark R. Malek [...]
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Fines for Illegally Downloaded Music Reinstated by Appeals Court in Copyright Case | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Twitter Settles Trademark Case and Secures “Tweet” Trademark | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Oct 24, 2011Posted By
Protect Your Trademark From Being Registered in the .XXX Grab | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Nov 05, 2011Posted By
Commissioner for Patents Retires | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Nov 11, 2011Posted By
The Patent Office Is Not Ready For The Java Update – Don’t Do It! | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Nov 25, 2011Posted By
Trademark Situation Brewing – The Situation Sues Abercrombie & Fitch For Trademark Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Nov 27, 2011Posted By
The Trademark and Copyright Games Played at Disney | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Disney Goes After Pixar Petroleum for Trademark Infringement | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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“There’s Nothing Like This Out There” and Other Quotes That Are Common For Inventors | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 02, 2012Posted By
The Three Most Common Ways to Make Money From Your Invention | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Jan 20, 2012Posted By
The Duty of Disclosure When Filing A Patent Application | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 03, 2012Posted By
Duty of Disclosure During Patent Prosecution and Supplementing the Disclosure | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 10, 2012Posted By
How Do You Amend Your Patent Application After Allowance? | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]
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Feb 19, 2012Posted By
Supplementing A Patent Application Disclosure With Prior Art Uncovered During Prosecution of A Related Patent Application | TacticalIP.com[...] Mark R. Malek [...]