About Manuel R. Valcarcel IV

Manuel R. Valcarcel IV, a registered patent attorney, focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology transactional, licensing, and prosecution matters. He is experienced in technology development, licensing, strategic alliance and acquisition transactions and general corporate representation of intellectual property-driven businesses. Mr. Valcarcel reviews inventions for patentability and infringement, reviews trademarks for registrability and usage, and prosecutes patent and trademark applications. He also handles intellectual property worldwide portfolio management for many public and private companies.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2026
•Communications Law, 2013-2026
•Technology Law, 2007-2025
•Information Technology Law, 2026
•'Lawyer of the Year,' Technology Law, Miami, 2018
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms,' 'Law Firm of the Year' in Information Technology Law, 2024
•Team Member, Global M&A Network’s Americas M&A Atlas Awards, “Latam Deal of the Year” for Quinto Andar acquires Navent Group, 2023
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of 'America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,' 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013
•Member, team ranked as a top corporate law firm in Miami as selected by corporate directors, in the annual 'Legal Industry Research Study,' Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc. (10th year), 2002-2009, 2011-2012
•Member, team nationally ranked as the No. 1 trademark law firm in CSC's Trademark Insider's 2009 Annual Report (sixth consecutive year), 2004-2009
•Ranked, No. 38 among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys, CSC's Trademark Insider, 2nd Quarter 2010
•Ranked, No. 32 among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys, CSC's Trademark Insider, 1st Quarter 2010
•Ranked, No. 35 among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys for 2009, CSC's Trademark Insider, Yearend 2009
•Ranked, No. 34 among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys for 2008, NameProtect Trademark Insider, Yearend 2008
•Recipient, M&A Deal of the Year Award, Latin Lawyer magazine, 2008
•Ranked, among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys for 2006, NameProtect Trademark Insider, 3rd Quarter 2006
•Ranked, among the Top 50 Trademark Attorneys for 2006, NameProtect Trademark Insider, 2nd Quarter 2006
•Ranked, 14th nationally among the top 50 Trademark Attorneys for 2006, NameProtect Trademark Insider, 2nd Quarter 2006
•Ranked, among the Top 25 Trademark Attorneys for 2003, NameProtect Trademark Insider, 3rd Quarter 2003

 

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Other 10
    • Intellectual Property & Technology
    • Corporate
    • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Life Sciences & Medical Technology
    • Venture Capital & Emerging Technology
    • Trademark & Brand Management
    • Latin America Practice
    • Automotive
    • Digital Infrastructure, Data Center and Cloud Computing

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Representative Matters: Intellectual Property Counsel for Rowl
    Coffee Roasters, Inc., a privately-held company based in Miami
    best known for the leading Hispanic br
    s Cafe Bustelo
    Cafe Pilon, in the $360 million sale of its coffee br
    s
    business operations to The J.M. Smucker Company.
    Intellectual Property counsel for Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida in $965 million acquisition of Hard Rock Cafe/Hotel/Casino business
    br
    worldwide.
    Intellectual Property counsel for Arcos Dorados B.V. in $700 million acquisition
    development licensing transaction with McDonald's, involving Latin American McDonald's franchises.
    Intellectual Property counsel for Falic Fashion Group, LLC in $60M acquisition of worldwide Perry Ellis trademark license for fragrances from Perry Ellis International.
    Intellectual Property counsel for California Higher Education Loan Authority (CHELA) in completing a more than $2.4 billion recapitalization, restructuring
    spin-off transaction.
  • Additional Links

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Florida
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Member, American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
    •Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
    •Member, The Florida Bar, Business and Entertainment Law Sections
    •Member, Intellectual Property Committee, The Florida Bar
    •Member, International Trademark Association
    •Director/President, Patent Law Association of South Florida, 1998-1999

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    summa cum laude, Dean's List
    Other Education
    Florida International University
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    English
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1966
    1966
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Manuel R. Valcarcel, IV was admitted in 1996 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Manuel R. Valcarcel, IV is admitted to practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Manuel R. Valcarcel, IV speaks Spanish.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Manuel R. Valcarcel, IV attended Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.