2026 Orlando Lawyers Spotlight: Beusse Sanks, PLLC

Orlando Magazine Staff

7 hours ago

Beusse Sanks, PLLC

Terry M. Sanks

ABOUT

Terry M. Sanks, a registered patent attorney, is the managing partner of Beusse Sanks, PLLC, an award winning entrepreneurial full service intellectual property law firm. Terry is the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America® (“Best Lawyers®) for the categories Patent Law and Copyright Law.

PRACTICE

Terry helps businesses achieve a competitive advantage by securing and enforcing their intellectual property rights. Terry is known for bringing a holistic approach to the practice of intellectual property law. This ability is demonstrated by him providing representation in all areas of IP law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, litigation, licensing and other IP related business transactions, for clients that include Fortune 500 entities, universities, regional companies, funded startups, and individuals.

WHY BEUSSE SANKS

The firm has two slogans which illustrate the reason for selecting Beusse Sanks. The first is “More than IP Services – IP Solutions” which exemplifies the firm’s commitment to go beyond simply providing clients requested services. The other is “From Beneath the Seas to Outer Space – Providing IP Solutions” which illustrates the demonstrated breadth of where patents and trademarks secured for clients are used.

HONORS

Best Lawyers® 2016- 2026 for Patent Law, Trademark Law and Copyright Law; “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® for Patent Law (2022, 2024 & 2026), Trademark Law (2023 and 2025), and Copyright Law (2022, 2024 & 2026); World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) Gold Level (2022-2026); AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Florida Super Lawyers (2008-2009 and 2013-2025); Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2018; IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property 2013-2025; and 10 (Superb) rated by AVVO.

CHARITABLE/PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES

Terry’s current involvement includes Board of Trustees for the Legal Aid Society of the OCBA (Secretary), Guardian Ad Litem (representing children in abuse and negligence matters), Board of Directors for Starter Studio, and a “Rally Maker” for Rally Social Enterprise Accelerator. His prior activities include, among other endeavors, Board of Directors for Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCF) (including past president).