$ 425-500 per hour
About Adam
Biography
For more than 35 years, Mr. Garson has represented individuals and businesses of all sizes in a wide spectrum of commercial and intellectual property matters ranging from toxic tort, employment and contract litigation to copyright, trademark and entertainment law. Like some of his partners, Mr. Garson’s formative legal experience took place at large Philadelphia law firms.
Mr. Garson joined Lipton, Weinberg, & Husick to concentrate his practice on copyright, trademark and computer/Internet law with a focus on assisting entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses. Mr. Garson also represents individuals in the entertainment and publishing industry. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Garson is also an accomplished software programmer whose company has published a popular payroll software application, which he designed and created for household employers. Before attending law school at Temple University, Mr. Garson worked in the historic preservation field. He was responsible for all phases of government historic preservation compliance contracts, including budget development and management of contract personnel, and performance and supervision of interdisciplinary research. Mr. Garson earned a B.A. from Colgate University, a Ph.D. from Yale University (anthropology), and a J.D. from Temple University.
Practice:
• Trademark and copyright
• Trade secrets
• Cannabis and psychedlics law
• Litigation
• General business transactional work
• Technology law
• Entertainment law
• Computer software licensing
• Art law
• Business law
• Commercial litigation
• Internet law
Trademarks and Copyrights are our business. Call for a free consultation.
Meeting the legal needs of creative and innovative businesses and individuals. We offer trademark, copyright and business legal services. Call for a free consultation.
We create business entities, draft and review contracts, and help you make your business decisions. Call for a free consultation.
Need to file a copyright application? Have a question regarding a copyright or potential copyright?
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Trademark Application
80%
31 years
Business
10%
33 years
Copyright Application
10%
31 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Luke | June 18, 2013 | Business
Luke's review June 18, 2013
Mr Garson has been handling my business legal needs for over ten years. During this time he has drafted contracts to provide design and consulting work agreements, to hire employees and consultants, for sales and marketing of products and has incorporated and disolved a number of entities both INCs a...
Adam Geoffrey Garson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Adam is a highly skilled and experienced intellectual property practitioner, and because he is also an entrepreneur, he has a deep understanding of the needs of his clients. His work in copyrights, trademarks, corporation formation, licensing, and domain name disputes is of the highest caliber."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for years and as an IP attorney myself, I would not hesitate to recommend or refer him to anyone requiring trademark, copyright or business legal services."
"I have known Adam Garson for over 15 years. We have practiced intellectual property law together, and I would not hesitate to recommend or refer him to clients looking for trademark, copyright or business representation."
"I have known Mr. Garson for many years, have worked with him on numerous matters, and fully endorse him as an intellectual property attorney who provides high quality legal service and counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Adam for years and have always felt completely confortable in referring any of my clients who need a trademark registered or have a trademark infringement issue to Adam. He is a top-notch trademark attorney who I can refer with confidence knowing he will get the job done correctly, professionally and with integrity. I highly recommend Adam Garson as a trademark attorney for anyone who needs those services."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top Lawyer for 2025, Mainline Today
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Lipton, Weinberger & Husick
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Ralph Jacobs & Associates
1994 - 2003
Attorney, Gollatz, Griffin & Ewing
1986 - 1994
Attorney, Hoyle Morris & Kerr
1985 - 1986
Clerk, Honorable Murray Goldman, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
1984 - 1984
Clerk (summer), Honorable Stanley Brotman, US District Court (New Jersey)
Associations
2014 - Present
International Trademark AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Delaware County Bar Association
1985 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association
1985 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Sample of Legal Cases
Domain Name Reclaimed
Won
Education
1985
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Yale University
PhD - Doctorate
1973
Colgate University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
PA IP Forum - CLE
Hot Topic: Disparaging Trademarks
2016
Monthly Meeting
Copyright for Photographers
2016
Guest Speaker Villanova Law School
Fundamentals of Trademark Law
2016
Delco IP Forum CLE
B&B Hardware v. Hargis Industries
2014
Institute of Management Consultants Meeting
Protecting Your Know How
2014
Delco IP Forum CLE
The new gTLDs and their Impact on Trademark Practice
2013
2013
Delco IP Forum CLE
Timelines, inc. v. Facebook, Inc.: The Power of the Presumption of Validity in Trademark Litigation
2013
Delco IP Forum CLE
Presumption of Validity in Trademark Law: TimeLines v. Facebook
2011
Delco IP Forum CLE
Protecting Intellectual Property on Social Networking Sites
2009
Special Presentation of Heron Crest Studios
Copyright for Artists
2009
Periodic Meeting
Copyright for Non-Lawyers
Publications
2013
Garson-Law.com
Monthly Newsletter and Blog
1984
Temple Law Quarterly
Section 303(b) of Workmen's Compensation Act Prohibits Joinder of Employers by Third Parties for Any Purpose
1984
Temple Law Quarterly
Note, Administrative Law-Consumer Product Safety Commission Lacks Authority to Administratively Assess Civil Penalties
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
How to register a trademark？
24 Apr 2025
Q&A
How much does it cost for the entire process of a trademark application?
09 Apr 2025
Q&A
Once you submit a trademark application how long will it take for it to show up in the TESS database?
25 Nov 2015