Gerry J. Elman

Gerry J. Elman

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Experience 5
Industry Recognition 4
Professional Conduct 5

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Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Internet
    26 years
  • 25% Patent Application
    41 years
  • 15% Trademark Application
    41 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information

  • Elman Technology Law, P.C.
    PO Box 209
    Swarthmore, PA 19081
    610-892-9942
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About Me

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Gerry J. Elman
Gerry Elman holding his grandson Elijah, along with Elijah's other grandfather, Harjeet Singh.
Gerry is an active member of Vistage Trusted Advisor roundtable 1128.
Gerry Elman in his office in Media, Pennsylvania.

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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  • I recommend Gerry Elman.
  • I used Gerry greater than 3 years ago.
  • Gerry handled my Intellectual Property matter.
  • I have previously worked with more than 10 lawyers.
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

Thomas L. McLain
Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas McLain , Atlanta (GA), About 1 month ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

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Résumé

Licenses

  • 42 years since Gerry J. Elman was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 39 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
Past chair Biotech. Cmte. & PTO Coord./Legislation Cmte. Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA) 1968–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Trademark Applications
Gerry's answer: The complete prosecution files of recent U.S. trademark applications can viewed online without... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Playing Detective in a Patent Case, by Brent Bowers New York Times 2007
Microsoft Plots Defense: Antitrust trial reveals Netscape message; judge orders access to sales database, by Stuart J. Johnston Information Week 1998
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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
Avoiding Problems Arising from Licensing With Troubled Companies 2008 Conference on Mastering Complex IP Licensing 2008
Avoiding Problems Arising from Licensing With Troubled Companies 2007 Conference on Mastering Complex IP Licensing 2007
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