Estate and Succession Planning
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Published: September 2, 2026
(Orlando, FL) Dean Mead is pleased to announce that Orlando Shareholder and Litigation Department Chair David Hathaway has been recognized in the Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Intellectual Property Attorneys section.
This recognition highlights attorneys across Florida who are helping businesses protect and advance their intellectual property in an increasingly innovation-driven economy. Intellectual property law encompasses four primary areas—copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks—providing legal protections for the ideas, creations, brands, and innovations that are fundamental to businesses and organizations.
“Intellectual property can represent some of a business’s most valuable assets, from its brand and creative works to proprietary information and technology,” said Hathaway. “I am proud to help clients protect those assets and navigate disputes when their intellectual property rights are challenged.”
As Chair of Dean Mead’s Litigation Department, David brings extensive experience in complex litigation and a practical, business-focused approach to resolving disputes. His intellectual property practice focuses on protecting and enforcing the rights of businesses and individuals in a range of complex disputes.
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