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Rick has been helping clients with their legal matters for over 30 years. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent application to issuance, representing a diverse range of technologies. Rick has a large trademark portfolio and can help you get your trademark registered, and help you use it correctly so that you maintain strong rights. He has filed and prosecuted many copyright applications to issuance, and is familiar with the various aspects of copyright registration and protection. Rick has drafted and negotiated hundreds of complex license agreements, and can help you license your intellectual property without losing control of it. He has helped numerous...

Bill Yanger was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. Journalism 1982) and South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1986). Bill is proud to be rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest possible rating. Representation of World Light Heavyweight Champion Antonio Tarver in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy adversary proceedings as well as multiple contractual and endorsement issues; Representation of international pop recording artist Aaron Carter in contract/royalty/fraud litigation against Lou Pearlman and Transcontinental Records; Representation of 60 year-old St. Petersburg entity Barnes Machinery Company through successful jury verdict for fraud versus real...