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Ed Marvin

Ed Marvin

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7768
emarvin@jw.com
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Ed Marvin

Ed Marvin

Partner, San Antonio
210.978.7768
emarvin@jw.com
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Practice Experience Recognition & Accolades Publications & Speeches Community Involvement Attorney News

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property

Experience

  • Copyrights
  • Energy Intellectual Property
  • Franchising
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Non-Compete Issues
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Technology Licensing & Transactions
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademarks

Biography

Ed Marvin is a San Antonio-based partner with almost two decades of experience in intellectual property law. He represents a diverse client base, including national and regional companies, start-ups, and individuals, helping them secure and protect their intellectual property. His work spans a wide range of industries, having obtained patent protection for technologies such as medical devices, pharmaceutical compositions, firearm technology, UV disinfection systems, alternative energy solutions, groundwater piping, water purification systems, construction technology, and musical instruments.

In addition, Ed litigates intellectual property disputes in federal and state courts, where he has successfully handled cases involving patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as commercial disputes related to non-compete agreements and trade secret enforcement. He also represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in cancellation and opposition proceedings, ensuring their intellectual property rights are effectively defended.

Beyond litigation, Ed provides strategic counsel on intellectual property transactional matters, including license agreements, franchise compliance, due diligence for asset acquisitions, portfolio management, and technology development agreements. He also offers legal opinions on key intellectual property matters such as infringement, validity, patentability, and freedom to operate, helping clients make informed decisions about their innovations and business strategies.

Before entering the legal profession, Ed worked as an environmental engineer specializing in groundwater remediation systems and environmental assessments, giving him a unique perspective when handling complex mechanical and engineering-related patent applications.

Ed takes a hands-on approach to helping businesses and innovators understand their intellectual property assets in the classroom, where he teaches a graduate-level course on intellectual property principles at Texas A&M University School of Law’s Master of Legal Studies Program. This program equips non-lawyers with the knowledge to make informed business decisions while keeping Ed engaged with evolving developments in intellectual property law.

Education

B.S., Texas A&M University

J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

Supreme Court of Texas
United States District Court for the Wester, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States Patent and Trademark Office

  • Successfully represented a client in a District Court appeal of a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision concerning the trademark of a popular band by getting the case dismissed with prejudice prior to any discovery being taken.
  • Assisted M&A counsel from another firm with IP aspects for several hundred-million-dollar real estate transaction a concerning client with a large trademark portfolio.
  • Drafted Franchise Disclosure Document for Texas-based expanding restaurant chain.
  • Represented homebuilder in copyright infringement suit concerning copyrights to architectural works.
  • Obtained a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in a federal trademark infringement suit over a reality-based TV show. The case was successfully settled with a permanent injunction entered against the defendant’s future use the trademark.
  • Successfully defended craft brewery in trademark opposition against its application to register trademark for beer, convincing the opposing party to enter into a consent-to-use agreement prior to incurring costly discovery.
  • Represented healthcare provider in Business Software Alliance audit concerning alleged copyright infringement of software. Successfully negotiated a settlement prior to litigation for less than half the amount sought initially sought by the opposing party.
  • Represented regional HVAC distributor against an ex-employee after the employee began working for competitor in violation of non-com Successfully obtained post-employment agreement with restraints to address client’s concerns about the use of confidential information.
  • Consulted with non-intellectual property attorneys in federal trademark infringement action against a school district. Helped attorneys prepare counterclaims, discovery, summary judgment motions, and petitions to cancel registered trademarks at issue in suit. Court granted summary judgment in favor of the school district, resulting in complete adjudication of asserted claims.
  • Defended trial attorneys in a federal trademark infringement and defamation action filed in response to a mass tort advertising campaign. Successfully argued pretrial motions to compel that ultimately led to settlement of case.
  • Defended a city chamber of commerce in a copyright infringement dispute. Negotiated a settlement forty percent less than the originally demanded amount and avoided litigation.
  • Defended engineering firm in a federal trademark infringement action concerning use of trademark after the separation of firm, successfully obtaining a confidential settlement involving thirteen parties after extensive expedited discovery and preliminary injunction hearing.
  • Defended insurance agency in copyright infringement dispute. Negotiated a settlement amount ninety-four percent less than the originally demanded amount and avoided litigation.
  • Defended a vacation property rental company in trademark opposition instituted by one of the world’s leading online travel providers. Successfully negotiated a settlement that included a payout to client.
  • Represented chiropractor in copyright infringement suit against competitor using client’s copyrighted material. Drafted complaint, and case settled prior to any responsive pleading from competitor.
  • Drafted expert reports demonstrating a plaintiff’s trade dress and copyrights were invalid in dispute between craft jewelry makers. Case went to trial, and the defendants prevailed, in part, because of the issues presented in the expert reports.
  • Served as a consulting expert in criminal trademark counterfeiting matter to help criminal defendant’s attorney and defendant understand trademark counterfeiting law.
  • Represented environmental, water resources, and civil engineering firm in copyright infringement action concerning construction plans against entities involved with subdivision development. Filed case on behalf of client, and case settled soon after defendants answered, with settlement involving nine different parties.
  • Defended broadband equipment manufacturer in patent infringement against industry market share leader. Case involved special master for claim construction and related district court and USPTO reexamination proceedings prior to settlement.
  • Represented individual in theft of trade secret case against multinational, publicly traded company that had previously retained individual. Trade secrets concerned chemical mechanical planarization processes for semiconductor fabrication. Successfully obtained a settlement that included a significant payout to client.

  • “Best S.A. Lawyers,” San Antonio Scene, 2012, 2016-2017, 2020-2022
  • “Rising Star Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2014
  • “Top Attorneys” List, Intellectual Property Rights, San Antonio Magazine, 2020-2024

  • “Copyright Law & Artificial Intelligence with Ed Marvin,” Talk Law Radio (February 2025)
  • “Intellectual Property: An Overview,” St Mary’s Aggie Bar Association (April 2023)
  • “Intellectual Property: An Overview,” Association of Legal Administrators (Alamo Chapter) (October 2022)
  • “Intellectual Property Ownership: When Businesses Don’t Own What They Think They Own,” Texas A&M School of Law Business Speaker Series (July 2019)
  • “The ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of the Patent Application Process and Other Intellectual Property Related Topics (Part I),” Alamo Investors Group (April 2011)
  • “The ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of the Patent Application Process and Other Intellectual Property Related Topics (Part II),” Alamo Investors Group (June 2011)

  • Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University School of Master of Legal Studies Program (2018-present)
    • Courses taught: Principles of Intellectual Property Law, Principles of Regulatory Law, Intellectual Property Law Survey Course
  • Attorney Admissions Committee, United States District Court, Western District of Texas (2018-present)
  • Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter
  • San Antonio Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Section
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Texas Aggie Bar Association, Past President
  • Alamo Inventors Group, Board Member (prior)

March 24, 2025
Spotlight

Jackson Walker Shortlisted for Managing IP’s Firm of the Year Awards for Patent and Trademark Disputes

Jackson Walker is honored to be shortlisted for the 2025 Managing IP Awards in the U.S. Regional Categories, including “Firm of the Year” for Patent and Trademark Disputes in the South!

February 19, 2025
Attorney News

Jackson Walker Welcomes Ed Marvin as Partner in Trial & Appellate Litigation Practice

Jackson Walker is delighted to welcome Ed Marvin as a new partner in our Trial & Appellate Litigation practice group in San Antonio.

More Attorney News

Practice Experience

  • Successfully represented a client in a District Court appeal of a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision concerning the trademark of a popular band by getting the case dismissed with prejudice prior to any discovery being taken.
  • Assisted M&A counsel from another firm with IP aspects for several hundred-million-dollar real estate transaction a concerning client with a large trademark portfolio.
  • Drafted Franchise Disclosure Document for Texas-based expanding restaurant chain.
  • Represented homebuilder in copyright infringement suit concerning copyrights to architectural works.
  • Obtained a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in a federal trademark infringement suit over a reality-based TV show. The case was successfully settled with a permanent injunction entered against the defendant’s future use the trademark.
  • Successfully defended craft brewery in trademark opposition against its application to register trademark for beer, convincing the opposing party to enter into a consent-to-use agreement prior to incurring costly discovery.
  • Represented healthcare provider in Business Software Alliance audit concerning alleged copyright infringement of software. Successfully negotiated a settlement prior to litigation for less than half the amount sought initially sought by the opposing party.
  • Represented regional HVAC distributor against an ex-employee after the employee began working for competitor in violation of non-com Successfully obtained post-employment agreement with restraints to address client’s concerns about the use of confidential information.
  • Consulted with non-intellectual property attorneys in federal trademark infringement action against a school district. Helped attorneys prepare counterclaims, discovery, summary judgment motions, and petitions to cancel registered trademarks at issue in suit. Court granted summary judgment in favor of the school district, resulting in complete adjudication of asserted claims.
  • Defended trial attorneys in a federal trademark infringement and defamation action filed in response to a mass tort advertising campaign. Successfully argued pretrial motions to compel that ultimately led to settlement of case.
  • Defended a city chamber of commerce in a copyright infringement dispute. Negotiated a settlement forty percent less than the originally demanded amount and avoided litigation.
  • Defended engineering firm in a federal trademark infringement action concerning use of trademark after the separation of firm, successfully obtaining a confidential settlement involving thirteen parties after extensive expedited discovery and preliminary injunction hearing.
  • Defended insurance agency in copyright infringement dispute. Negotiated a settlement amount ninety-four percent less than the originally demanded amount and avoided litigation.
  • Defended a vacation property rental company in trademark opposition instituted by one of the world’s leading online travel providers. Successfully negotiated a settlement that included a payout to client.
  • Represented chiropractor in copyright infringement suit against competitor using client’s copyrighted material. Drafted complaint, and case settled prior to any responsive pleading from competitor.
  • Drafted expert reports demonstrating a plaintiff’s trade dress and copyrights were invalid in dispute between craft jewelry makers. Case went to trial, and the defendants prevailed, in part, because of the issues presented in the expert reports.
  • Served as a consulting expert in criminal trademark counterfeiting matter to help criminal defendant’s attorney and defendant understand trademark counterfeiting law.
  • Represented environmental, water resources, and civil engineering firm in copyright infringement action concerning construction plans against entities involved with subdivision development. Filed case on behalf of client, and case settled soon after defendants answered, with settlement involving nine different parties.
  • Defended broadband equipment manufacturer in patent infringement against industry market share leader. Case involved special master for claim construction and related district court and USPTO reexamination proceedings prior to settlement.
  • Represented individual in theft of trade secret case against multinational, publicly traded company that had previously retained individual. Trade secrets concerned chemical mechanical planarization processes for semiconductor fabrication. Successfully obtained a settlement that included a significant payout to client.

Recognition & Accolades

  • “Best S.A. Lawyers,” San Antonio Scene, 2012, 2016-2017, 2020-2022
  • “Rising Star Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2014
  • “Top Attorneys” List, Intellectual Property Rights, San Antonio Magazine, 2020-2024

Publications & Speeches

  • “Copyright Law & Artificial Intelligence with Ed Marvin,” Talk Law Radio (February 2025)
  • “Intellectual Property: An Overview,” St Mary’s Aggie Bar Association (April 2023)
  • “Intellectual Property: An Overview,” Association of Legal Administrators (Alamo Chapter) (October 2022)
  • “Intellectual Property Ownership: When Businesses Don’t Own What They Think They Own,” Texas A&M School of Law Business Speaker Series (July 2019)
  • “The ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of the Patent Application Process and Other Intellectual Property Related Topics (Part I),” Alamo Investors Group (April 2011)
  • “The ‘Nuts and Bolts’ of the Patent Application Process and Other Intellectual Property Related Topics (Part II),” Alamo Investors Group (June 2011)

Community Involvement

  • Adjunct Professor, Texas A&M University School of Master of Legal Studies Program (2018-present)
    • Courses taught: Principles of Intellectual Property Law, Principles of Regulatory Law, Intellectual Property Law Survey Course
  • Attorney Admissions Committee, United States District Court, Western District of Texas (2018-present)
  • Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter
  • San Antonio Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Section
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Texas Aggie Bar Association, Past President
  • Alamo Inventors Group, Board Member (prior)

Practice Areas

  • Intellectual Property
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Copyrights
  • Energy Intellectual Property
  • Franchising
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Non-Compete Issues
  • Patent Prosecution
  • Technology Licensing & Transactions
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademarks

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