$ 425-500 per hour
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
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Practice Areas
31 years
33 years
31 years | 30 cases
$ 425-500 per hour
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1985
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Posted by Marcie | April 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Honest, Quick to Act
My trademark application was rejected by the USPTO. Adam was one of many lawyers who reached out to me after it was rejected, however, he was the only one that gave me the time of day when I returned correspondence (the others must have realized I was small potatoes and didn't want to bother with me,...
Posted by Bryan | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property
Adam Garson helps fellow attorney secure trademark protection
Although I am a licensed attorney (trial litigator) I quickly realized I needed expert legal advice navigating the murky waters of trademark law and intellectual property. Adam is very knowledgeable in the field of intellectual property and was able to guide me through the confusing trademark regist...
Posted by Branimir | November 20, 2014 | Trademark Application
Highly recommended
In the last 9 years Adam has handled various legal aspects of my business, from the initial registration to a trademark application and contract advice. He is always prompt in his replies and my emails are usually responded to with a phone call within the same day I've sent them. He has always unders...
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 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 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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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)
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
Won
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
PhD - Doctorate
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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English
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