Atty. Gerry J. Elman

Atty. Gerry J. Elman

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.

Denton Denton 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (484) 573-2871 Book Appointment

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About Gerry J. Elman at a glance

Gerry J. Elman is an IP Counsel based in Denton, Texas, practicing at Elman IP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in New York (1967), registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1967), Pennsylvania (1969), and U.S. Supreme Court (1973). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1967) and University of Chicago (B.S. Stanford, 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denton, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • 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 www.elman.com
  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Gerry J. Elman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerry J. Elman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerry J. Elman

Where is Gerry J. Elman's law office located?
Gerry J. Elman's law practice is located in Denton, Texas. The firm is Elman IP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerry J. Elman handle?
Gerry J. Elman focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Gerry J. Elman practiced law?
Gerry J. Elman has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Gerry J. Elman go to law school?
Gerry J. Elman earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.S. Stanford, 1963).
How can I contact Gerry J. Elman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gerry J. Elman received?
Gerry J. Elman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1967
B.S. Stanford
University of Chicago
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1967
registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1967
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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