Todd specializes in intellectual property (IP) protection. His practice spans a wide range of IP and technology related litigation and transactional matters for the firm’s clients. He assists clients in crafting sound IP protection and enforcement strategies to secure and maximize the value of their critical IP assets. Todd also handles trademark and copyright registration matters and licensing, transfer, and other business transactions.
With nationally-recognized expertise in intellectual property, Todd is:
- AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell;
- Certified as an Intellectual Property Law Specialist by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the area of Intellectual Property Law
- Recognized by Best Lawyers, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite
- Named by Best Lawyers as “Tampa Lawyer of the Year in Intellectual Property Litigation” in 2017 and “Tampa Lawyer of the Year in Patent Litigation” in 2019 and 2023
In his spare time, Todd enjoys boating and fishing with his two children, Ryan and Audrey. He also is an active member of the Outback Bowl Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, and the Dartmouth Alumni Club, serving in various board and executive committee roles. Todd served on the firm’s Management Committee for six years, including as Vice Chair of the committee and Tampa office Managing Partner.
Education
J.D., with honors, Trial Competition Team, University of Florida, 1992
A.B., Dartmouth College, 1989
Professional Associations
- The Florida Bar: Business Law Section: Intellectual Property Law Committee
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Business and Intellectual Property Law Sections
- American Bar Association: Business and Intellectual Property Law Sections
- Federal Bar Association: Intellectual Property Law and Communications Law Sections
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- International Trademark Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Foundation: Trustee; Past President
- Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee
- ReliaQuest Bowl Association: Board of Directors; Former Executive Committee Member; Team Selection Committee; Past Chairman
- Dartmouth Alumni Association: Class of 1989 Executive Committee
- Dartmouth Club of Tampa Bay: Board Member; Book Award Chair; Past President
Honors
- AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2024
- Florida Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine, 2007, 2010-2024
- Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition
- Best Lawyers, “Tampa Litigation – Patent Law Lawyer of the Year,” 2020, 2023
- Best Lawyers, “Tampa Litigation – Intellectual Property Law Lawyer of the Year,” 2017
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine, 2016