Scott Austin is a seasoned corporate and intellectual property attorney with over 30 years of experience specializing in Florida LLCs, internet security, domain name UDRP disputes, DMCA takedowns, and IP litigation. Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law by the Florida Bar since 2009, Scott is widely recognized for his expertise in corporate brand protection, online enforcement of intellectual property rights, and navigating the complexities of ICANN policy requirements. He serves as an arbitrator and panelist for two ICANN-approved UDRP service providers, WIPO and The Forum, having participated in over 200 domain name dispute decisions since 2013. Scott also serves as a panelist for the ICANN PICDRP, where he chaired the panel that wrote the first-ever PICDRP decision in 2017.
Throughout his career, Scott has represented clients in state and federal courts, before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and in UDRP domain name proceedings. His practice includes advising clients on trademark strategy, prosecution, and portfolio management, assisting companies of all sizes, including not-for-profit organizations and faith-based institutions. In addition to his intellectual property expertise, Scott provides legal guidance on Florida LLCs and technology transactions, including software licensing and development. His ability to navigate the complexities of today’s digital landscape allows him to help businesses safeguard their reputations and proprietary assets while ensuring compliance with evolving laws and policies.
In addition to his private practice, Scott leads the Florida office of a national law firm based in Silicon Valley. The firm is known for its expertise in venture capital, finance, banking, and intellectual property law, including patent prosecution across industries such as software, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and electronics. Scott and his colleagues collaborate on patent litigation, trade secrets cases, R&D finance, and technology mergers and acquisitions, providing clients with a comprehensive range of legal services backed by national and international expertise.
Scott’s career began after he graduated from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C., over 30 years ago, at a time when the internet was in its infancy. Since then, as both the internet and his practice have evolved, Scott has become a recognized leader in resolving intellectual property challenges for clients ranging from technology startups to major consumer electronics distributors, international sports equipment manufacturers, beverage distributors, media organizations, universities, and faith-based institutions. His work also spans a variety of industries, including healthcare, cosmetics, entertainment, and technology certification labs.
As a technologist, inventor, and business owner, Scott has a unique understanding of the challenges his clients face. He appreciates the risks and rewards that come with innovation and entrepreneurship, offering creative, practical strategies to protect his clients’ intellectual property, inventions, and creative works. With his background in business and technology, Scott is well-equipped to help clients make informed decisions that balance legal protections with business goals.
Scott has lived in South Florida with his wife and two sons for many years, becoming an active part of the area’s vibrant, multicultural business community. His deep appreciation for the region’s diversity and his passion for helping businesses navigate the complexities of intellectual property law make him a trusted advisor for clients looking to protect and grow their brands in today’s digital economy.
