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Gerry J. Elman

Gerry J. Elman

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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2 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Internet
    27 years
  • 20% Patent Application
    42 years
  • 15% Trademark Application
    42 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information

  • Elman Technology Law, P.C.
    12 Veterans Square
    1st Fl
    Media, PA 19063
    610-892-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (2)

About me: My firm, Elman Technology Law, P.C., is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, halfway between Philadelphia and Wilmington. We subscribe to the motto: "Strategic... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Joel: Holder of Numerous Patents”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-06 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Gerry's enthusiasm and expertise in helping me with my patents is unmatched. He puts forth 100% for his clients. I felt confident in referring... more

5 star rating

Posted by: joel_bresser, 2008-06-05 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Gerry is simply outstanding! He was the IP counsel for a biotech company I started and took public. A large part of our valuation came from the... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Thomas L. McLain

Gerry is a recognized expert in intellectual property matters. He handled the IP issues in an acquistion being done my our mutual client, a company... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas McLain , Atlanta (GA), About 1 year ago
Charles Bernard Kramer

Attorney Gerry J. Elman is a well known brilliant attorney who understands how changes in technology affect changes in the law, and visa versa. He... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Charles Kramer , New York (NY), About 1 year ago

Résumé

Licenses

  • 43 years since Gerry J. Elman was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 40 years since Gerry J. Elman was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney at Elman Technology Law, P.C. 1988–present
Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney at Elman Associates 1982–1988
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Columbia University School of Law Law Juris Doctor 1967
Stanford University Chemistry Master of Science 1964
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Profiled in each edition of Who's Who in America since 1988 Marquis Who's Who 1988
AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Martindale-Hubbell 1983
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Active Member American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section 1967–present
Chair PTO Coord'n/Legisl'n Cmte & past chair Biotechnology Cmte Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) 1968–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: trademarks.
Gerry's answer: Generally I start an answer here on Avvo.com pointing out that a public forum such as this one isn'... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Automated Patent Examination Support--A Proposal Biotechnology Law Report 2007
Playing Detective in a Patent Case, by Brent Bowers New York Times 2007
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Cases

Title:
Coston & Gai v. Dr Pepper/Seven Up Co., Product Movers, et al.
Practice Area:
Copyright Infringement
Outcome:
Dismissed on summary judgment.
Description:
Seven Up distributed a promotional poster before Christmas, having an Advent Calendar forming a picture of Santa Claus' beard. Plaintiffs claimed...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Upcoming Legislation Affecting the US PTO January 2009 Meeting 2009
Where's my Free Legal Advice? World Technology Summit 2009 2009
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