Richard S. Vermut

Richard S. Vermut

Copyright Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Jacksonville, Florida
28+ years experience
Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC
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Wells Fargo Center, Suite 1200, One Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
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Bio

Mr. Vermut, a partner at DMHD, practices exclusively in the area of information technology law and intellectual property law. His intellectual property law practice includes patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition matters. He represents clients on patent and trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also assists individual inventors, start-ups, small businesses, corporations and universities in all aspects of intellectual property law.Information Technology law is the application of several areas of the law (contract, intellectual property, data privacy and protection laws) to constantly evolving computer, software, hardware and network technology. This practice area requires extensive knowledge of old and new technologies, IT and electronic commerce trends and both legal and technical experience. Mr. Vermut counsels clients on software licensing, data licenses, on-line service, technology consulting, and software development agreements, hosting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, software as a service (SaaS) agreements, the management and protection of personally identifiable information (PII), and various other information technology related contracts and transactions. He also advises clients on technology and compliance audits and technology disputes. He represents software developers, service providers and information technology departments and other businesses and individuals with these needs. Mr. Vermut, a partner at DMHD, practices exclusively in the area of information technology law and intellectual property law. His intellectual property law practice includes patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition matters. He represents clients on patent and trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He also assists individual inventors, start-ups, small businesses, corporations and universities in all aspects of intellectual property law.Information Technology law is the application of several areas of the law (contract, intellectual property, data privacy and protection laws) to constantly evolving computer, software, hardware and network technology. This practice area requires extensive knowledge of old and new technologies, IT and electronic commerce trends and both legal and technical experience. Mr. Vermut counsels clients on software licensing, data licenses, on-line service, technology consulting, and software development agreements, hosting agreements, non-disclosure agreements, vendor agreements, software as a service (SaaS) agreements, the management and protection of personally identifiable information (PII), and various other information technology related contracts and transactions. He also advises clients on technology and compliance audits and technology disputes. He represents software developers, service providers and information technology departments and other businesses and individuals with these needs. Mr. Vermut, a partner at DMHD, practices exclusively in the area of information technology law and intellectual property law. His intellectual property law practice includes patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and unfair competition matters. He represents clients on patent and trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He represents software developers, service providers and information technology departments and other businesses and individuals with these needs.

Practice Areas

Copyright Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Trademark Law, Jacksonville (2022)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Patent Law, Jacksonville (2020)
  • Recognized: Copyright Law
  • Recognized: Patent Law
  • Recognized: Trademark Law
  • Practice Area: Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law
  • Practice Area: Information Technology Law
  • Practice Area: IT Outsourcing Law
  • Practice Area: Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Practice Area: Technology Law
  • Practice Area: Trade Secrets Law
  • AV Peer Review Rated by Lexis Nexis | Martindale Hubbell
  • Florida’s Super Lawyers list, Intellectual Property (2012-present)
  • Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Intellectual Property Rights
  • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Intellectual Property (2009)
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Law and Cyberspace Seminar, Georgetown University

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

  • Georgetown University, LL.M with distinction, graduated 1997
  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 1996
  • University of Florida, B.S., Computer Engineering, graduated 1992

Reviews

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Emily Cook

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex software patent dispute

Facing a high-stakes patent infringement claim on our proprietary software, our company needed a specialist. Richard Vermut’s deep expertise in IT and intellectual property law was immediately evident. His background, including his Georgetown LL.M. and recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year,' gave us immense confidence. He navigated the technical and legal complexities with precision, securing a favorable settlement that protected our core assets. His 28 years of experience were invaluable. We recommend him without reservation.

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