Atty. Richard S. Vermut
Mr. Vermut, a partner at DMHD, practices exclusively in the area of information technology law and intellectual property law.
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Richard S. Vermut is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M with distinction, 1997) and Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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Richard S. Vermut is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Florida →
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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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Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Jacksonville 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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