At Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC, one of our greatest joys is witnessing our clients' patented products thrive in the marketplace. A prime example of this is David McGinnis of The McGinnis Driver Safety Centers, who has transformed his extensive experience in driver education into a groundbreaking product.
David McGinnis has dedicated 50 years to working and teaching in his family’s driver education business. His expertise led to the creation of a revolutionary device designed to assist driving instructors and novice drivers, significantly enhancing safety and confidence during lessons. This innovation is known as The Controller.
Currently, David is manufacturing and selling The Controller, a passenger safety brake. This unique device stands out as the only driver training brake tailored for use during the crucial learning periods of new drivers. Constructed from lightweight yet durable aluminum and stainless steel, The Controller is finished with a clear rubberized coating to protect vehicle interiors.
Teaching a new driver, regardless of their age, can be a challenging endeavor, particularly when navigating potentially hazardous driving situations. The Controller Dual Brake addresses this challenge by providing an essential tool for driver education. It empowers instructors, supervisors, and evaluators with added safety and control, making it invaluable for new parent driving trainers and parent-taught driver education instructors. This patented device is specifically designed to boost safety and confidence during driving lessons, offering unparalleled control and ease of use.
We had the privilege of assisting David McGinnis with a comprehensive patent and trademark protection program. This effort culminated in the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 11,279,328 for the “Passenger side driving instructor brake controller” and the registration of “The Controller” trademark with the USPTO (Registration No. 97038311). These protections have been instrumental in giving David a competitive edge in the marketplace.
David McGinnis’s innovative brake controller is available directly from his website as well as through major online retailers like Amazon and eBay.
At Ortiz & Lopez, PLLC, we take pride in helping our clients leverage their intellectual property to gain a significant foothold in their respective markets. David McGinnis’s success story is a testament to the power of patents and trademarks as vital business tools for small businesses.
