About 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. 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.  

 

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Intellectual Property
Posted by Zoe
December 21, 2025
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Thank you Gerry for such a thorough and informative free consultation; it evident that your very knowledgeable in many areas. I learned a great deal and I look forward to working with you in the near future. Thank you

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December 21, 2025
You're welcome. Glad to be of assistance.
Intellectual Property
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2024
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Mr. Gerry Elman is fabulous answering questions and helping others to succeed. Gerry knows patent prosecution related law and MPEP like his hands. Gerry does not only answer questions asked but also provides relevant information that might be helpful.

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December 15, 2024
I'm glad to have been of help.
Intellectual Property
Posted by anonymous
January 18, 2021
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There isn't another patent, trademark, copyright, or IP attorney with more experience and success than Gerry Elman...please contact Gerry if you also need integrity and transparency as well. Gerry has also served on the CSA Delaware Valley Chapter Board of Directors for many years and has contributed to our chapter's growth.

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January 18, 2021
Thanks for your vote of confidence.
Technology and Science
Posted by anonymous
October 10, 2017
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I have been the lucky beneficiary of Gerry Elman's sound advice, amazing listening skills, and vast knowledge of technology and the law. With his sincere attentiveness and deep experience with many areas of technology, Gerry adds several dimensions of expertise beyond the law.

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October 10, 2017
Thanks for the kind words.

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 5
    • Trademarks
    • Patents
    • Copyrights
    • Trade Secrets
    • Intellectual Property Licensing
  • Technology and Science 1
    • Computers and Software
  • Other 5
    • Electronic Commerce
    • Biotechnology Patents
    • License Agreements
    • Antitrust
    • E-Commerce

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    Fixed fees available
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    IP Counsel
    Firm Name
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1967, New York
    1969, Pennsylvania
    1973, U.S. Supreme Court
    1987, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    1967, registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    Memberships
    Philadelphia, Delaware County and American Bar Associations
    American Intellectual Property Law Association
    International Technology Law Association
    Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association (CLE Chair, 1995-1997
    Patent Legislation/PTO Coordination Chair, 2003-2011)
    Board of Governors, 2011—.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Columbia University
    Class of 1967
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Chicago
    Class of 1963
    B.S.

    Stanford University
    Class of 1964
    M.S.

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6117 St. James PlaceDenton, TX 76210-0421U.S.A.

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P.O. Box 209Swarthmore, PA 19081-0209U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Gerry J. Elman was admitted in 1967 to the State of New York.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Gerry J. Elman is admitted to practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, Gerry J. Elman offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Gerry J. Elman has a presence in Swarthmore, PA.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Gerry J. Elman attended Columbia University.