Samuel A. Hanna II Attorney At Law

Committed to safeguarding clients’ intellectual property assets through strategic legal frameworks and providing focused and thorough counsel on patents and trademarks to deliver protective and business-savvy solutions.

Samuel Hanna is a registered patent attorney in the GrayRobinson Tampa office and a valuable contributor to the firm’s Intellectual Property Team, bringing distinctive experience in patent and trademark prosecution, litigation, and licensing.

Samuel is committed to safeguarding clients’ IP assets through strategic legal frameworks and protecting their business interests by helping them navigate the modern marketplace where IP plays a crucial role. Focused on patents and trademarks, he provides practical counsel that ensures robust legal protection while aligning with clients’ business objectives. By leveraging his knowledge of patent and trademark laws, regulations, and processes, Samuel helps clients secure competitive advantages and maintain smooth operations in today’s dynamic marketplace.

In addition to helping clients acquire strong patent and trademark protections, Samuel counsels businesses on how to navigate potential conflicts with the IP rights of others, including through trademark clearance searches and patent freedom-to-operate assessments, which help manage legal risks and avoid the need for costly course adjustments due to IP disputes. His balanced, proactive approach equips clients to protect their brands and innovations while minimizing the chance of disputes or litigation. Samuel also brings technical insight gleaned through his undergraduate work as a physicist in biomedical optics, positioning him as a unique resource for businesses and creatives navigating intellectual property challenges.
 

• Recognition
  • Ethos of Excellence Scholarship Recipient, 2021-2024
  • CALI Book Award in Legal Research, 2021
  • Col. R.C. Plumer Award for Academic Achievement in Pre-Law Advising, 2021
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement in Physics, 2021
• Insights
  • “AI’s Impact on your Intellectual Property,” Co-presenter, Fourth Annual Artists Conference, April 25, 2025
  • “AI’s Impact on your Intellectual Property,” Co-presenter, Third Annual Artists Conference, May 3, 2024
• Credentials
  • J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 2024
  • B.A., Rollins College, 2021, magna cum laude
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit