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Anton John Hopen

180 Pine Ave N Oldsmar, Florida 34677
(813) 925-8505
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Firm

Smith & Hopen, PA


Years In Practice

26


Phone Number (813) 925-8505

Anton Hopen is a founding partner at Smith & Hopen PA. He practices intellectual property law exclusively. He is an Honors College graduate of the University of South Florida in Interdisciplinary Science and a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law where he received the Presidential Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement. In addition, at the University of Florida, he won election as Student Body Chancellor and chief justice of the Honor Court.  Prior to his career in intellectual property law, he served as a felony criminal prosecutor for the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida. As a trial attorney, he conducted over fifty (50) jury trials to verdict as lead counsel.

Court and Agency Admissions

Mr. Hopen practices before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, all U.S. District Courts in Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is experienced in patent prosecution, trademark registration, inter partes review before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and contested cases before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.      

Certifications and Recognition

The Wall Street Journal and Money Magazine have recognized Mr. Hopen as an expert authority in intellectual property law.   In addition, Mr. Hopen holds and “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubble. This is the highest possible rating.    Furthermore, he is Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar. '

Representative Clients

Mr. Hopen, through Smith & Hopen, represents a significant number of public and research institutions including USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, UCF, FAMU, UNF, Florida Poly and the U. Colorado (see additional clients).

Technical Background

Anton Hopen has a broad technical background. For instance, he has prosecuted patents ranging from biotechnology to software and telecommunications. He is versed in several programming languages, SQL Server and network infrastructure. In addition, Mr. Hopen has written and licensed pharmacology simulation software to a wide range of customers including medical schools, federal agencies, research universities and all branches of the armed forces.

Speaking Engagements

  • Florida State University;
  • National Neurovision Research Symposium;
  • Moffitt Cancer Research Center; 
  • University of Florida College of Law;
  • Keller University;
  • United States Department of Defense; 
  • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University;
  • Stetson 33rd Annual Conference on Higher Education;
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association;
  • University of South Florida Connect;
  • University of South Florida Graduate School;
  • University of Central Florida;Florida Bar;
  • Central Florida Speakers’ Association;
  • Bay Area Manufacturer’s Association;
  • First Annual National Academy of Inventors Symposium.
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
Trademark Law
What is the scope of this lawyer's practice?
 
Intellectual Property - 25%
 
Litigation - Patent - 25%
 
Patent Law - 25%
 
Trademark Law - 25%
How is this lawyer compensated?
Fixed Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a flat fee.
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Bar Admissions
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted in 1999
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Admitted in 1999
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted in 1999
US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Admitted in 1998
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted in 1997
Florida
Admitted in 1995
Florida Supreme Court
Admitted in 1995
Awards
The Wall Street Journal and Money Magazine have recognized Mr. Hopen as an expert authority in intellectual property law.   In addition, Mr. Hopen holds and “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubble. This is the highest possible rating.    Furthermore, he is Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar.  USF Honors program graduate.   University of Florida Presidential Recognition for Outstanding Achievement.   Student Body Chancellor at UF. 
Organizations & Affiliations
National Academy of Inventors, USF Chapter
Former President
West Florida Flames Soccer Club
Board Member
Languages
English
Education
University of Florida (Levin), JD
Graduated 1995
Contact Details and Office Locations
Other: (813) 925-8505
Fax: (800) 726-1491
Office: (813) 925-8505
180 Pine Ave N
Oldsmar, Florida 34677
Oldsmar, Florida 34677
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401 E. Jackson St. Ste. 2340
Tampa, Florida 33602
Tampa, Florida 33602
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