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Gerry J. Elman
also known as Elman IP
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About Gerry
Biography
Now in a suburb of Dallas, Texas, practicing as Elman IP, until recently I was the principal of Elman Technology Law, P.C., near Philadelphia,. Pennsylvania. A registered patent attorney and member of the Bar in New York and Pennsylvania, my practice is devoted to federal intellectual property matters. I subscribe to the motto: "Strategic Lawyering. Cultivating Innovation." I take pride in the personal service I provide to each of my clients.
I grew up on the north side of Chicago and studied physical sciences at the University of Chicago.
When I worked on my master's degree thesis in chemistry at Stanford, digital computers were first starting to be used in that field, and there I was at the dawning of Silicon Valley, using a cardpunch to program a Burroughs mainframe computer in Algol. I've kept in touch with Silicon Valley by serving on the advisory board of the Santa Clara High Technology Law Journal and as webmaster for the local Stanford alumni club in the Philadelphia area.
I've been using online communication since way before the Internet was opened to the public. In 1982 I started with MCI Mail, CompuServe and GEnie, as well as numerous individual online BBS's. On CompuServe, I have been a SysOp of the Ideas, Inventions & Innovations Forum. I was one of the first online faculty members at an emerging academic institution called the University of Phoenix. There I taught a course on Intellectual Property Management.
I have been hired as an expert witness for various cases involving intellectual property issues, and since 1982 I have been the founding editor of Biotechnology Law Report. For even more information about my background, see my profile at .
In one of the photos on this site, you'll see me holding my first grandson, Elijah Suraj, born in Hawaii in February 2008. In June 2011, two more grandsons arrived.
Strategic lawyering. Cultivating innovation.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Patent Application
30%
59 years
Trademark Application
30%
59 years
Copyright Application
8%
44 years
Intellectual Property
8%
59 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 56 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1969
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 58 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Zoe | December 21, 2025
Thank you
Thank you Gerry for such a thorough and informative Free consultation; very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with you.
Gerry Elman
Replied last December 26, 2025Zoe- That was a good start for our attorney-client relationship. Thanks for the good words.
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2024 | Patent Application
Excellent patent lawyer for patent prosecution
I found Gerry very helpful addressing questions and helping others to succeed. Gerry knows patent prosecution law and MPEP like his hands.
Gerry Elman
Replied last December 15, 2024Thanks, Ann, for the favorable words. I am glad that you benefitted from my advice.
Posted by Jennell | September 09, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Gerry J Elman, Attorney
My name is Jennell Williams and I presented my issue of the cancelation of my trademark registry status with the Dept of U. S. Trademark and Patent. I explained my R status was rejected abrutly due to an upgrade technology change over that occured in their system. Simulatanejously this technical ...
Gerry Elman
Replied last September 09, 2024Thanks, Jennell. I am glad that I was able to help you understand what had gone wrong with the trademark matter that you handled pro se. Best wishes for your further success.
Posted by Tom | May 28, 2013 | Intellectual Property
Outstanding client centered intellectual property attorney
Gerry is an outstanding intellectual property attorney. I have never dealt with anyone else, professional or nonprofessional, who worked so hard to enable me to be an intelligent client. His knowledge is breathtaking and he always seems to know exactly which piece of that knowledge will apply to even...
Gerry Elman
Replied last December 15, 2024Tom, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with our interactions. I am delighted that you've benefitted from my help.
Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2008 | Intellectual Property
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 incredible IP Gerry was responsible for. His guidance, expertise, and shepherding through the US and PCT patent processes gave our company incredible adva...
Gerry J. Elman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 from Belgium. I can state from experience that he takes a practical approach to matters, has a high level of knowledge and skill, and is a pleasure to work with."
"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 provides practical advice for complex times. He is also convivial and a pleasure to work with. I happily endorse his work."
"I endorse Attorney Elman. His responses on Avvo have been on target and presented in a helpful fashion."
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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer and his office. Jerry is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced. He takes the time to communicate clearly and concisely on complex issues with a view to a pragmatic resolution and most importantly gets results."
"I am pleased to recommend this outstanding IP lawyer, a well recognized authority in the field with an impeccable record of over 45 years of top notch performance. A brilliant attorney who offers exceptional practical advice."
"I've known Gerry Elman for many years and am now Of Counsel to Elman Technology Law (ETL). Gerry spends time and energy to provide clients with not just an answer to a specific question, but advice to guide and protect their businesses in the future. His deep and broad knowledge of Intellectual Property law has enabled him to truly practice ETL's credo: "Strategic Lawyering. Cultivating Innovation.""
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"Mr. Elman is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known of Gerry for some years. He is a well regarded attorney in the legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
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"Gerry Elman and I both frequent copyright and trademark questions here on Avvo. He is, frankly, more experienced than I in these areas. When something unusual by way of a question comes in I look to see what he thought were the issues and solutions, often put in the most practical terms."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 for Technology Law, Best Lawyers®
2013
Stanford Associates, Stanford University Alumni Association
2012
Listed in Pennsylvania SuperLawyers for IP Practice since 2012, SuperLawyers
1988
Profiled in each edition of Who's Who in America since 1988, Marquis Who's Who
1983
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1959
National Merit Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Intellectual Property Attorney, Elman IP
1988 - 2021
Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney, Elman Technology Law, P.C.
1982 - 1988
Attorney at Law and Patent Attorney, Elman Associates
1975 - 1982
Trial Attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
1972 - 1976
Deputy Attorney General, Pennsylvania Department of Justice
1968 - 1972
Attorney, Patent Department, Rohm and Haas Company
Associations
2017 - Present
Cloud Security Alliance, Delaware Valley ChapterBoard Member
2016 - Present
TriState.IoT Meetup GroupCo-Organizer
2009 - Present
American Innovators for Patent ReformLaw Firm Member
2003 - Present
Stanford Club of PhiladelphiaWebmaster and Board Member
2001 - Present
World Technology NetworkMember/Nominator
1992 - Present
Benjamin Franklin American Inn of CourtMember (Master level) - past Webmaster & member Bd. of Governors
1989 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationActive Member
1982 - Present
American Bar Association, Science and Technology Law SectionActive Member
1982 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Biotechnology CommitteeActive Member
1982 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Electronic and Computer Law CommitteeActive Member
1982 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyActive Member
1972 - Present
American Bar Association, Antitrust Law SectionActive Member
1968 - Present
Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (PIPLA)Member, past member of Board of Governors 7/2011-6/2013
1967 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionActive Member
2006 - 2012
Vistage Trusted Advisors RoundtableActive Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Symantec v. Computer Associates Int'l and Richard B. Levin
CAFC affirmed district court decision.
Symantec v. Computer Associates
Dismissed, then appealed to CAFC
Scogna v. Allen
Settled, by mediation via Kevin Casey, Esq.
Ed Marco v. Accent Publishing Co., Inc.
Third Circuit decision in favor of our client.
Coston & Gai v. Dr Pepper/Seven Up Co., Product Movers, et al.
Dismissed on summary judgment.
State Systems, II, Inc. v. Med-Associates Inc.
Settled.
United States v. Pfizer, American Cyanamid (Lederle Labs.), Bristol Laboratories, Squibb and Upjohn
After 26 months of trial, case dismissed.
George Gekas v. Milton J. Shapp, Governor
Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of the case.
George Gekas v. Milton J. Shapp, Governor
Dismissal of prelim. inj. request and of complaint
Education
1967
Columbia University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1964
Stanford University
Master of Science
1963
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science
N/A
Temple University
Speaking Engagements
2016
TriState.IoT December Meeting
Privacy and Security for the Internet of Things
2016
Philly TPNG September Meeting
Cybersecurity Technical and Legal Challenges (You Can’t Just “Check the Box”)
2016
Delaware County Bar Association CLE
Cybersecurity Ethical and Legal Challenges: How to Protect Your Clients and Your Firm
2016
Cyber Security Litigation
Minimizing Your Risk
2015
Intellectual Property Committee Meeting
Cybersecurity for Lawyers and Clients How to keep your firm and your clients safe in a world of digital threats
2011
IT Expert Series - Data Security Summit
Are You Legally Prepared for the Coming Cyber War?
2010
Pennsylvania Intellectual Property Forum
Why is this molecule different from all other molecules?
2010
Enhance Your Business With Links and Friends: Online Social Media and You
Intro to Online Social Media and Using Facebook for Your Business
2009
World Technology Summit 2009
Where's my Free Legal Advice?
2009
January 2009 Meeting
Upcoming Legislation Affecting the US PTO
2008
2008 Conference on Mastering Complex IP Licensing
Avoiding Problems Arising from Licensing With Troubled Companies
2007
2007 Conference on Mastering Complex IP Licensing
Avoiding Problems Arising from Licensing With Troubled Companies
2006
2006 Conference on Mastering Complex IP Licensing
Avoiding Problems Arising from Licensing With Troubled Companies
2005
The Comprehensive Workshop on Mastering Complex IP Licensing
The Intersection of Antitrust Law and Intellectual Property Protection
2005
Breakfast Meeting on the CREATE Act
Outline of the CREATE Act amendments to patent law
1999
TRANSACT 1999
The Electronic Handshake: e-Signatures in e-Commerce
1997
Intellectual Property in the Year 2000
Biotechnology and Computer Software: The Patent System Responds to Exploding Technologies
1997
First Annual Conference on Mammalian Cloning
Mammalian Cloning: Crosscurrents in the Patent System
1995
LES Annual Meeting (San Diego)
Issues in Licensing Technology
1990
LES Eastern Regional Meeting
Issues in Patenting Biotechnology Inventions
Publications
2015
LinkedIn Pulse
Don't Let a Defective Provisional Sink Your Patent
2014
Biotechnology Entrepreneurship (C. Shimasaki, ed., Academic Press)
Intellectual Property Protection Strategies for Biotechnology Innovation
2012
Biotechnology Law Report
30 Years of Biotechnology Law Report: A Personal Reflection
2011
GEN: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Watson, come here ... you're needed at the PTO
2011
GEN: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Watson, the PTO Needs You
2011
GEN: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Highlighting the Course of Biotech Law
2010
GEN: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
ACLU lawyers face off against the U.S. patent office and Myriad Genetics
2010
Biotechnology Law Report
Getting Beyond the ACLU and Public Patent Foundation's Anti-Gene-Patent Grandstanding
2010
2007
New York Times
Playing Detective in a Patent Case, by Brent Bowers
2007
Biotechnology Law Report
Automated Patent Examination Support--A Proposal
1998
1982
Biotechnology Law Report
Founding Editor since 1982
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Gerry earned significant contribution points in 2025.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to change my business name?
30 Apr 2026
Q&A
What are all of the legal issues I must consider with usage rights for images shown in an app?
25 Apr 2026
Q&A
Our company name is Prime Finance, Inc and another company with the same name was registered in CA.
25 Apr 2026