Lynn E. Rzonca is the Chair of Ballard Spahr's Intellectual Property Department, Co-Leader of the False Advertising Litigation Team, and a member of the firm's Senior Leadership Team. She is based in Philadelphia and has over 30 years of experience litigating trademark, advertising, copyright, and patent cases.
She is a lawyer who counsels clients on how to best protect and increase the value of their intellectual property and protect their key brands. On any given day, she may be enforcing trademark rights in federal court or before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, addressing infringement on social media, registering marks, or responding to a threat of patent infringement.
Professional Highlights
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Anthony J. Scirica, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession named Lynn recipient of the 2010 Lynette Norton Award, in recognition of her litigation skills and mentoring and encouragement of female lawyers.
In 2009, Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell named Lynn one of Pennsylvania's "Best 50 Women in Business." The award, in its 14th year, is given jointly by the Business Journals of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. Philadelphia magazine also recognized Lynn for her mentoring work in its "Best of Philly" 2009 edition.
In December 2009, the Philadelphia Business Journal and the National Association of Women Business Owners named Lynn a Woman of Distinction, an award given to women who are leaders in their professions and communities.
Speaking Engagements
Panelist, "The Creative Entrepreneur presents Designing Your Success: Securing Copyrights + Creating Your Business," The Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia, May 31, 2017
Panelist, "Rock 'n Roll, Redskins & Free Speech: Trademark/Copyright Goes to the Supreme Court," The American Law Journal TV program, February 20, 2017
Moderator, "Brand Innovator of the Year – Scott Emmons, Head of Neiman Marcus Innovation Lab," FashInvest Fashion Tech Investment Conference, December 15, 2016
Board Memberships & Community Service
Juvenile Law Center, Board of Directors (2006-2012)
Pennsylvania SPCA, Board of Directors (2007-2011)
Children's Justice Clinic at Rutgers School of Law, Advisory Board
Credentials
Education
Northwestern University School of Law (J.D. 1991)
Member, International Journal of Law and Business;
Member, National Moot Court Team; Teaching Assistant
Loyola University Chicago (M.A. 1986)
Loyola University Chicago (B.S., biology, 1984, with honors)
Admissions
Illinois
Pennsylvania
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office