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Intellectual Property, Computer and Information Technology Law

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DOUGLAS PANZER

ASSOCIATE

TELEPHONE: 215-567-2010
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FAX: 215-751-1142

dpanzer@crbcp.com

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Doug Panzer specializes in intellectual property law transactions and litigation related to computer software, e-commerce and the Internet. Doug brings his years of experience in the computer and software industries to bear on every matter he handles. His clients include large healthcare organizations, e-commerce companies, web designers, software developers and users of licensed technology and technology services.

In addition to handling all aspects of technology-related litigation, Doug devotes a substantial part of his practice to the areas of computer software licensing; information technology related transactions; data privacy, confidentiality and technology use policies, including website terms of use and corporate network usage policies; and electronic data retention policies with a focus on compliance with electronic discovery rules and best practices.

Prior to practicing law, Doug had an extensive career developing and managing web and enterprise technologies while employed by or consulting for a variety of companies, including BroadVision, Inc., The National Institutes of Health, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He was directly involved in the development of such websites as CHOP.edu, CIBC.com, Fleet.com, GESupply.com, Maidenform.com, Polo.com, and Timberland.com.

Doug's formal education and hands-on experience include programming in C/C++, Java, ASP and PHP, as well as database experience with Oracle, MS SQL Server, mySQL and PostgreSQL. Doug was the founder of ReOrbital, LLC, a web development and design consulting firm and served as its Director of Technology.

A graduate of American University - Washington College of Law (J.D. 2006), Doug received undergraduate degrees from Washington & Lee University (B.A. Economics, 1998; B.S. Computer Science 1999).

     
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
US District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

     
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Association for Computing Machinery
Member, Dean's Advisory Council, American University Washington College of Law

     
Published Articles:
Intellectual Property Today Magazine
April, 2008 - The PRO-IP Act: A Legislative False Start in Big Content's Fight Against File Sharing

Legal Ingelligencer
April, 2007 - The Dire Implications of a Supreme Court Decision in KSR v. Teleflex

Press Quotes:
Billboard Magazine
October 11, 2008 - Seeking Order In The Court

EcommerceTimes.com
August 5, 2011 - Google's Android Defense: Let's Give Them Something to Talk About
May 14, 2011 - LimeWire Settlement a Sour Deal for Artists
May 17, 2010 - 'Hurt Locker' Prods to Launch Legal Barrage Against Downloaders
January 28, 2010 - Sued Song Swapper Says Nuts to RIAA Settlement Offer
January 25, 2010 - Judge Slashes File-Sharer's Penalty From 7 Figures to 5
July 31, 2009 - Jury Takes Up Penalty Question in Grad Student's P2P Trial
August 28, 2008 - Blogger Faces Hard Time for Posting Guns N' Roses Music
May 16, 2008 - RIAA's Legal Steamroller May Grind to Halt

LinuxInsider.com
February 17, 2009 - Prosecution Hits Choppy Water in Case Against The Pirate Bay

TechNewsWorld.com
April 30, 2008 - Federal Court Dents RIAA Strategy Against File-Sharers

Speeches:
Gratz College Continuing Legal Education
December 8, 2010 - Intellectual Property Law: Creation to Cyberspace

St. Thomas More School
October 30, 2008 - Copyrights and Other Legal Questions in our Online World

Association of Patent Law Firms
February 22, 2007 - Secondary Liability of Network Providers for Copyright Infringement through Peer-to-Peer File Sharing (Audio Available)

Blog:
Panzer on Point (http://law.96exposures.com)

     
Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Rising Star 2011
Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Rising Star 2010
Rising Star Award Winner, BroadVision, Inc. 2000

     
Washington & Lee University B.A. Economics, 1998
Washington & Lee University B.S. Computer Science, 1999
American University, Washington College of Law J.D. 2006

     
Music Recording and Production
Competitive Ice Hockey



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Douglas Panzer

Associate

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Computer
Software
Internet / E-Commerce
Information Technology

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Pennsylvania
New Jersey
US District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2010

Rising Star Award Winner, BroadVision, Inc., 2000

EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND

Washington & Lee University B.A. Economics, 1998

Washington & Lee University B.S. Computer Science, 1999

American University, Washington College of Law J.D. 2006

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