Ava K. Doppelt - Orlando, FL
Attorney at Allen, Dyer, Doppelt + Gilchrist, P.A.
Trademark and Copyright Acquisition and Counseling Lawyers in Orlando, FL
255 South Orange Avenue Suite 1401 Orlando, FL 32801
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
Orlando Trademark and Copyright Acquisition and Counseling Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Areas of Practice
- Trademark and Copyright Acquisition and Counseling
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Intellectual Property Transactions
- Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Franchise
Attorney Information
Overview
Ava Doppelt is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law. She manages trademark and copyright portfolios, and has substantial litigation experience in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, advising clients on trademark, publishing, entertainment, and licensing, franchising, and copyright matters. Ms. Doppelt speaks frequently on intellectual property, publishing and entertainment law. She has served as an expert witness. Ms. Doppelt was formerly an attorney for Prentice-Hall, Inc. and The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. She was the President of the Orlando Ballet and serves on the Boards of the Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company and The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (Zora Neal Hurston Festival). Ms. Doppelt was also the Treasurer and member of the Executive Council of the Orange County Bar Association, and the recipient of its William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award in 2002. She is a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (President 1990 – 1991) and was the Recipient of its Golden Star Award in 2001. Ms. Doppelt also served as a Commissioner of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (1992 – 1996, Chair 1996) and the Ninth Circuit Grievance Committee.
Ms. Doppelt has been an adjunct professor at Barry University Law School. She is a co-author of the chapter on Trademarks, Service Marks and Other Related Intellectual Property Rights in Florida Franchise Law and Practice.
Ms. Doppelt serves as a mentor in mentorship programs for Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Inns of Court and the Orange County Bar Association.
Ms. Doppelt has also qualified as an Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and is available to act as a private arbitrator by agreement of the parties.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Recognized in Florida Trend’s 2019 Florida Legal Elite
- The Commonwealth Institute: Awarded 2019 Top Women-Led Business in Florida
- IP Star in the 2019/20 edition of IPSTARS
- The Florida 500: Selected as one of Florida’s most Influential Business Leaders (2018-Current)
- Women’s Executive Council, Achievement Award 2018
- Best Lawyers in America, Copyright Law, Litigation-Intellectual Property, Trademark Law
- Summit Award, 2015
- Florida Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Attorneys 2010 –2018
- Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers: 2010 –2015
- Florida Trend Legal Elite: 2004 – 2018
- Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame 2011 – 2018
- Managing Intellectual Property: IP Star, 2014 – 2018
- AV Preeminent® Top Rated Lawyer, by Martindale-Hubbell™
- Who’s Who Legal: 2013 – 2018
- 2012 Rosemary Barkett Outstanding Achievement Award
- Orlando Magazine Best Lawyers: 2009 – 2018
- Best Lawyers in America, since 2006
- Best Lawyers in America, Copyright Law, since 2011
- Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Intellectual Property, since 2011
- Best Lawyers in America, Trademark Law, since 2011
- Who’s Who of American Women, 2010 – 2011
- Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property
Other Sources of Feedback About Ava K. Doppelt
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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New York University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 1976
J.D.
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New York University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 1976
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Non Legal Education
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Northwestern University,
Evanston,
Illinois, 1972
A.B.
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
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Northwestern University,
Evanston,
Illinois, 1972
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Past Positions
- Reader's Digest Association, Inc., Attorney, 1979 - 1982
References
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Barnett Bank, Florida
Classes and Seminars
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Numerous Seminars and Presentations, Florida Bar
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Numerous Seminars and Presentations, American Bar Association
- Numerous Seminars and Presentations, Orange County Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, 1984 - Present
Representative Clients
Harcourt Brace and Company
Ron Jon Surf Shop of Florida, Inc.
Representative Cases
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HBP, Inc. v. American Marine Holdings, Inc.
- Citation: 290 F. Supp. 2d 1320
- Court: M. D. Fla.
- Year: 2003
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HBP, Inc. v. American Marine Holdings, Inc.
- Citation: aff’d, 120 Fed. Appx.601
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HBP, Inc. v. American Marine Holdings, Inc.
- Citation: U.S. App. LEXIS 9169
- Court: 11 th Cir.
- Year: 2005
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Imperial Residential Design, Inc. et al. v. The Palms Development Group, Inc.
- Citation: et al., 70 F. 3d 96
- Court: 11 th Cir.
- Year: 1995
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Tropicana Products, Inc. v. Citrus World, Inc.
- Citation: Case No. 87-648
- Court: M.D. Fla.
- Year: 1987
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Tropicana Products, Inc. v. Citrus World, Inc.
- Citation: aff’d, 843 F. 2d 503
- Court: 11 th Cir.
- Year: 1988
Published Works
Articles
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Chapter, Trademarks, Service Marks and Other Intellectual Property Franchise Law and Practice, Florida Bar, 1993
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EUTM: The new “European Union Trademark
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1984
- New York, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Intellectual Property Section (Trademark and Copyright Litigation Committees), Entertainment Law Section, Franchise Law Forum (Trademark and Copyright Litigation Committees)
- Florida and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Franchise Law Forum
- Florida and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Past President
- United States District Court Middle District of Florida Orlando Division (Grievance Committee)
- Federal Bar Association
- The Florida Bar, Executive Council, Business Law Section, Former Chair, Intellectual Property Committee
- The Florida Bar, Executive Council, Business Law Section (Antitrust, Franchise and Unfair Competition, Business Litigation Committee)
- Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee, Equal Opportunity Law Section (Vice Chair)
- IP Certifications Committee (Vice Chair)
- Florida Executive Women
- International Trademark Association
- National Association of Women Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association: Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Sections
- Orange County Bar Association (Business Law and Judicial Relations Committees)
- Copyright Society of the United States
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Contact
255 South Orange Avenue
Suite 1401
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 305-707-5998
Fax: 407-841-2343
Email: Send a message
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