Biography
Francisco J. Ferreiro, an AV®-rated attorney specializing in intellectual property and media law, brings over a decade of experience representing startups, established entities, and global brand owners. Certified as an IP Law expert by the Florida Bar, he chaired the Certification Committee from 2020-2021. Francisco offers strategic counsel on trademarks globally, navigating adoption, and overseeing prosecution. He's litigated cases nationwide covering trademarks, domain names, copyrights, trade secrets, customs enforcement, online defamation, and privacy rights.
His litigation portfolio spans trademarks, domain names, copyrights, trade secrets, customs enforcement, online defamation, and privacy rights, with a nationwide reach. Focused on IP acquisition, enforcement, and monetization, Francisco has facilitated numerous transactions. Proficient in opposition, cancellation proceedings, and domain name dispute resolution, he's well-versed in federal court litigation and UDRP proceedings. Francisco earned his law degree with honors from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, where he served as the Senior Research Editor of the Florida Law Review.
Current Employment Position
- Attorney
Certified Legal Specialties
- Board Certified in Intellectual Property
Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
- Media & Entertainment Law
- Franchise Law and Litigation
- Civil Litigation
Honors & Awards
- Chair, Florida Bar Intellectual Property Law Certification Committee (2021)
- AV® Preeminent rating, Martindale-Hubbell (2012-present)
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Intellectual Property (2012-2020)
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Senior Research Editor, Florida Law Review
- Legal Affairs Magazine’s National Writing Competition, First Place
- Outstanding Member Award, Florida Law Review
- University of Florida
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: National Merit Scholar
Bar and Court Admissions
- Florida
- New York
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit