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The purpose of the standards is to identify those lawyers who practice intellectual property law and have the special knowledge, skills, and proficiency, as well as the character, ethics, and reputation for professionalism, to be properly identified to the public as certified intellectual property lawyers.
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| Board Certification Applications for Lawyers To download an application, click on the appropriate application. You will be asked if you would like to "Open" or "Save" the file (MSWord). It is advisable to save the file to your computer for future reference. Type in your responses on the application and print a copy. Attach any required documents, enclose the $250 application fee, and mail your application to: The Florida Bar, Legal Specialization and Education Dept., 651 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300. Board Certification CLE credit hours are now available online. Visit www.floridabar.org/certification and click “New! Check Your Board Certification CLE Credits” to view and print a record of your current certification credit hours. Currently Certified If you were originally certified in 2008, the Application for Recertification  must be postmarked by August 15, 2013. All requirements for recertification are to be completed by July 31, 2013 unless you file a recertification extension request.Recertification File Extension To request a one-time 3-month extension, please submit the Recertification Extension Application. Seeking Certification If you wish to apply for certification, the Initial Application for Certification filing period opens September 1, 2013 and applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2013.You may submit an Abbreviated Application for Certification only if you meet one of the following conditions. In order to become eligible to sit for the 2013 Intellectual Property Law Exam the abbreviated application must be postmarked by October 31, 2013.
Application Addendums Recertification Pursuant to Rule 6-26.4(b), Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, each applicant is required to demonstrate experience in Patent Prosecution, Patent Infringement Litigation, Trademark Law and/or Copyright Law during the 5 years immediately preceding application. Applicants should complete the appropriate form(s) for their respective area of intellectual property law. Applicants demonstrating experience in more than one area may need to complete multiple forms. PLEASE REFER TO RULE 6-26.4(b) FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH AREA OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW. Patent Prosecution: Applicants demonstrating experience in Patent Prosecution should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Patent Prosecution Recertification, in accordance with Rule 6-26.4(b)(1).Patent Infringement Litigation: Applicants demonstrating experience in Patent Infringement Litigation should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Patent Infringement Litigation Recertification, in accordance with Rule 6-26.4(b)(2).Trademark Law: Applicants demonstrating experience in Trademark Law should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Trademark Law Recertification, in accordance with Rule 6-26.4(b)(3).Copyright Law: Applicants demonstrating experience in Trademark Law should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Copyright Law Recertification, in accordance with Rule 6-26.4(b)(4).Overall Proficiency: Applicants demonstrating experience by using a combination of the aforementioned subspeciality areas should complete any or all of the addendums above sufficient to clearly demonstrate practical experience in intellectual property law. Initial Certification Pursuant to Rule 6-26.3(c), Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, each applicant is required to demonstrate experience in Patent Prosecution, Patent Infringement Litigation, Trademark Law and/or Copyright Law during the 5 years immediately preceding application. Applicants should complete the appropriate form(s) for their respective area of intellectual property law. Applicants demonstrating experience in more than one area may need to complete multiple forms. PLEASE REFER TO RULE 6-26.3(c) FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH AREA OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW. Patent Prosecution: Applicants demonstrating experience in Patent Prosecution should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Patent Prosecution, in accordance with Rule 6-26.3(c)(1).Patent Infringement Litigation: Applicants demonstrating experience in Patent Infringement Litigation should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Patent Infringement Litigation, in accordance with Rule 6-26.3(c)(2).Trademark Law: Applicants demonstrating experience in Trademark Law should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Trademark Law, in accordance with Rule 6-26.3(c)(3).Copyright Law: Applicants demonstrating experience in Trademark Law should complete Addendum to Exhibit "B," Section III: Copyright Law, in accordance with Rule 6-26.3(c)(4).Overall Proficiency: Applicants demonstrating experience by using a combination of the aforementioned subspeciality areas should complete any or all of the addendums above sufficient to clearly demonstrate practical experience in intellectual property law. |
Committee Members
Exam Specifications
Revised 11/30/20126-26 Standards For Certification Of A Board Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
Standing Committee Policies
Intellectual Property Law Certification Staff Liaison Contact Information:
Julie Coiro
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2300
850/561-3143
jcoiro@flabar.org
Intellectual Property Law Certification Field Established 2006
[Revised: 04-17-2013]
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