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ERIC S. MARZLUF PARTNER TELEPHONE: 215-567-2010. EXTENSION 130 FAX: 215-751-1142 esmarzluf@crbcp.com

     
Mr. Marzluf has practiced Intellectual Property law for over 30 years. His practice is devoted to matters involving intellectual property litigation, particularly patent, trademark and copyright infringement and unfair trade practices, and transactional matters involving intellectual property. In addition, Mr. Marzluf counsels clients in all matters relating to intellectual property management, protection and exploitation, such as negotiations and preparation of licenses, employment contracts, secrecy agreements, and settlements. He is also responsible for preparation and prosecution of patent, trademark and copyright applications and appeals, due diligence studies and intellectual property acquisitions.

Due to his many years of trial work, Mr. Marzluf has particular emphasis and experience in representing clients in the federal courts and before the various Patent and Trademark Office boards, including: preliminary investigations and research; motion practice; discovery; trials; and appeals. His practice further includes client counseling on matters ranging from new technology and scientific developments to artistic creations and trademark protection. Specific areas of involvement include: rendering of opinions concerning patentability, trademark availability, infringement and validity of patents, trademarks and copyrights; and licensing of inventions, patents and trademarks.

     
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
United States Patent and Trademark Office

     
Board member, Center City Proprietors Association (2006), Philadelphia (2002-present); Advisory Board Member (2005), Board of Directors (2006-2007)

Member, International Visitors Council of Philadelphia - 1986-1995; Board of Directors (1988-1995)

Member, Bar Association for the District of Columbia

Member, International Trademark Association

Member, Historical Society for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Member, Philadelphia Bar Association

Member, Philadelphia Intellectual Property Law Association

Member, South Dakota Bar Association

Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Charity Run Committee -1986 - present; Co-Director (2000 - present) Race Day Director (1992-present)

Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation - 1995-present; Special Events Committee (1995); Co-Chairman, Advanta Championships Women's WTA Tennis Tournament benefiting LCBCF (1995 and 1996); Board of Directors (1996-2002); Executive Committee (1997- 2002); Secretary (1999-2000); Development Committee (1996-2002), Co-Chair (1997-1999); Long Range Planning, Chair (2000- 2002); Gala Committee (1996-2002); Candlelight Ceremony (1998, 1999); Legal Advisor to Board of Directors (present)

US - Baltic Foundation, Washington D.C. 2004 - present

Action Aids - legal counsel for intellectual property (1994-1999)

Dining Out for Life International - legal counsel for intellectual property

Quarter Moon (Private social and fundraising organization); Board of Directors (1991-1994), Awards Dinner for Angel Ortiz (1992), Chair of Awards Dinner for Rep. Peter Kostmeyer (at New Jersey Aquarium)(1993), Chair of Awards Dinner for Mayor Rendell (1994)

Artists Equity - 1987, 1988

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 1980-1984; House Management Committee, Restaurant Management Committee, Special Events, Co-Chair Henry McIlhenny Award Dinner, Co-Chair Anna Moffo Award Dinner

     
Speeches:

"Prelitigation Matters re Patent and Trademark Infringement," facilitator, Philadelphia Bar Institute (PBI) Intellectual Property Seminar, April 17, 2007

"Intellectual Property Law for Small Businesses," Center City Proprietors Association, 2002

"The Use of Private Investigators in Intellectual Property Litigation" Council of International Investigators, Inc., Annual General Meeting - 1994, Atlantic City

"Trial Organization," Philadelphia Association of Paralegals Annual Education Conference, 1993

"Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, An Overview for Secretaries," Philadelphia Association of Professional Legal Secretaries 1992, 2001

"Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights for Artists" South Dakota Fine Arts Counsel, 1984, 1987

     
Named Pennsylvania SuperLawyer by Philadelphia Magazine, 2006, 2007
Support Center for Child Advocates - Distinguished Advocate Award (2001)
Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation - Volunteer of the Year Award (2002)
Martindale Hubbell AV rated

     
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology: Chemical Engineering B.S. 1971
University of South Dakota Law School: J.D. 1974
George Washington University - National Law Center: Patent, trademark and copyright studies 1974-1975

     
Steele, Gould & Fried (1983-85)
Benasutti and Murray, P.C. (1979-1983)
Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack (1974-1979)
May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson (1973)

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