Atty. David S. Carus
David Carus is a Registered Patent Attorney and business executive who advises companies on protecting and commercializing innovative technologies. Drawing on experience as both an intellectual property attorney and the chief executive of a growing aviation company, he provides practical, business-focused guidance on intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, patent litigation, and aviation regulatory matters.
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David S. Carus is a Shareholder, Registered Patent Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist P.A.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on ip and m&a. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Co (2008). Educated at Barry University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Florida Institute of Technology (B.S., 2003). Active member of The Florida Bar American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law Intellectual Property) American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Carus is a Registered Patent Attorney and business executive who advises companies on protecting and commercializing innovative technologies
- Drawing on experience as both an intellectual property attorney and the chief executive of a growing aviation company, he provides practical, business-focused guidance on intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, patent litigation, and aviation regulatory matters
- Mr. Carus works with companies developing complex technologies, including wireless communications systems, biometric sensing technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) platforms, and digital promotions and couponing technologies used in large-scale retail and e-commerce systems, as well as advanced aviation systems
- In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Carus is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of D&J Aviation, LLC, an award-winning flight training organization based in Central Florida
- Under his leadership, the company grew from a single-aircraft startup into a multi-location aviation business with a fleet of more than 20 aircraft
- His experience building and operating a technology-driven company provides valuable perspective when advising clients on how intellectual property strategy aligns with broader business and operational goals
- Prior to practicing law, Mr. Carus worked in Test and Evaluation at Northrop Grumman, where he served on the flight test team supporting aerial ground surveillance and battle management systems on the Joint STARS E-8C aircraft platform
- Drawing on his combined experience as an attorney, engineer, and executive, Mr. Carus advises clients on protecting innovation, navigating complex regulatory environments, and developing intellectual property strategies that support long-term commercial growth
- Affiliations Florida Institute of Technology, College of Psychology and Liberal Arts: Advisory Board Member Recognition IP Star in the 2019/20 edition of IPSTARS Florida Super Lawyers: 2015 The Best Lawyers in America® for expertise in Patent Law and IP Stars
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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