Richard D. Rivera
- T. 904-598-6157
- F. 904-598-6257
- rrivera@sgrlaw.com
Legal Assistant: Bianca Wheeler | 904-598-6168
About Richard
Richard D. Rivera works both in the Litigation and Intellectual Property Practice Groups. His litigation practice is focused on commercial litigation, with an emphasis in defending actions brought under consumer protection statutes, such as the FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, and their state-level counterparts, and intellectual property litigation. Richard has also handled various matters concerning real estate transactions and is available to assist in most business disputes.
Richard’s intellectual property practice is concentrated in advising clients in matters involving intellectual property (trademark and copyright), compliance with state and federal laws governing sweepstakes and other promotional activities, software and internet technology, marketing, and licensing issues. Richard also prosecutes trademark and copyright registrations before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the United States Copyright Office.
Richard's Practice
Recognitions
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Commercial Litigation (2022-2024, 2026); Intellectual Property Law (2026)
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)
American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Star of the Year Award (2017, 2021)
Jacksonville Bar Association Poker Tournament Runner Up (2024)
Credentials
Education
J.D., Florida State University, cum laude
B.A., University of Florida, Economics
Admissions
- Florida
- Florida State Courts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Middle District of Florida
- Northern District of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
- Northern District of Texas
- Southern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
- Northern District of Illinois
Organizational Involvement
Professional
American Bar Association, Managing Director of Administration of the Young Lawyers Division (2022-2023)
International Trademark Association
ACA International (Association of Credit and Collection Professionals)
Technology and Communications Committee Chair, ABA House of Delegates
Membership and Marketing Committee Co-Chair, ABA Litigation Section
Florida Bar, Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers Committee (Chair: 2023-2024)
Thought Leadership
Interviewed, "Florida Mental Health Committee Chair Talks Burnout, Plans," Law360 Pulse, August 2023.
Interviewed, "Pushing Yourself Too Hard? Your Health And Wellness Matters," Young Lawyer Rising podcast, June 2023.
"Quixotic Applicant Cannot Register Tilted Windmill Design." INTA Bulletin, Volume 72 No. 16, September 2017.
Contributor, "United States." Brand Protection Online: A Practical Guide to Protection from Online Infringement. Jeremy Blum. Globe Law And Business, 2017. 307-322. Print.
Incontestable Status Does Not Preclude Later Genericness Finding, September 2016.
El Estatus de Indiscutible no Excluye Posteriores Hallazgos de Genericidad, September 2016.
Federal Appellate Court: Litigants Cannot Re-Raise Priority Issues Decided by the TTAB, August 2016.
TTAB Refuses Trademark Based on Non-Exclusive Use, June 2016.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Clarifies Discovery Obligations, April 2016.
“Without a Harm to Stand On” Author, February 2016
“Spokeo v. Robins: Can Claims without Damages Continue?” Presenter, December 2015.
