Hartman & Winnicki

Professional Summary: Hartman & Winnicki, P.C.

Date: 2026-04-30

Based on a review of its public profile and litigation history, Hartman & Winnicki, P.C. is a general practice law firm with offices in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Hicksville, New York. Founded in 1988, the firm provides a range of legal services including commercial litigation, real estate, corporate law, and estate planning. It is a regional firm and does not appear in major legal industry rankings for intellectual property or patent litigation, such as the AmLaw 100 or Chambers and Partners.

The firm's "E-Commerce & Intellectual Property" practice appears to focus primarily on trademark and copyright matters. Its website describes the IP litigation practice as representing clients in disputes involving trademark and copyright infringement, domain name issues, and defamation. There is no specific mention of patent litigation or a dedicated patent practice group on the firm's website or in its attorney biographies. The single tracked case is not indicative of a patent litigation practice.

The firm's litigation experience is limited to a single tracked appearance, representing the plaintiff as lead counsel in Rare Breed Triggers Inc et al. v. Steven Thanh Nguyen. Given the firm's stated focus and the lead attorney's profile, this case is likely a commercial or trademark dispute rather than a patent infringement matter. No significant patent litigation outcomes, Federal Circuit appeals, or a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) practice have been identified for the firm.

The key attorney of record in the tracked case is Daniel L. Schmutter. His practice concentrates on commercial litigation, civil rights, and constitutional law, with his IP experience noted in trademark and copyright litigation. Other attorneys at the firm with experience in IP-related fields include Richard L. Ravin.