Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. is a prominent multi-discipline business law firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with additional offices in Melbourne, Mount Dora, and Vero Beach, Florida. Founded in 1969, the firm has grown to approximately 100 attorneys and is recognized as one of Florida's largest law firms. It has received national tier rankings in areas like Land Use and Zoning Law and metropolitan tier 1 rankings in Orlando for various practice areas, including Copyright Law, by Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms."

The firm's intellectual property litigation practice encompasses patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, with expertise in technology law, IP licensing, and enforcement. Based on tracked appearances, the firm has primarily represented plaintiffs in patent litigation. Their experience spans various technology areas, including mechanical and consumer products, as exemplified by their work on a "lure coursing machine for pets."

A notable recent engagement includes representing Swift Paws, Inc. as plaintiff in Swift Paws, Inc. v. Zhende Tech. In this case, a preliminary injunction was entered against the defendant on April 3, 2026, relating to U.S. Patent No. 12,156,508 B2 concerning a pulley system. The firm also possesses experience with Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings, including defending challenged patents under Inter Partes Review (IPR) rules, and handling matters at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Key partners in the firm's IP litigation practice include Stephen C. Thomas, who serves as a registered U.S. patent attorney and Co-Chair of the Intellectual Property Group. James S. Toscano, a shareholder, has extensive trial experience in intellectual property litigation, representing both individuals and companies. Additionally, shareholder Michael D. Piccolo handles complex civil litigation, including intellectual property disputes.