With deep knowledge in intellectual property law, Edward is known for his groundbreaking patent work in the courtroom, the classroom and the legal community. He has successfully resolved numerous patent and trademark infringements and misappropriations on behalf of clients whose businesses involved semiconductors, consumer goods, computing systems, pattern recognition, infrastructure materials and medical technology. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at a major law school and primary editor of two reference books on patent claim interpretation.
In 2007 Edward assimilated his decades of patent law experience into "The Claim Construction Game®," a unique teaching tool in patent claim interpretation for professionals in the legal field. He has taught the doctrinal patent law course at DePaul University College of Law and has led dozens of lectures for the Patent Resources Group, law schools, bar associations and Intellectual Property Inns of Court.
Active in the legal community, Edward is the author and editor-in-chief of three respected reference books: one focuses on patent claim interpretation law in the United States, the second on laws in 29 other countries and the third examines the America Invents Act. He co-authored the pattern jury instructions adopted by the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, in 2008 and the local patent rules adopted in 2009 by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Prior to joining the firm in 2010, Edward was a shareholder and co-founder of Cook Alex Ltd. in Chicago.
Awards & Recognitions
· The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation-Patent, 2010-2012
· Illinois Super Lawyers, Top 100, 2010-2012
· Illinois Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2005-2012
· The Linn IP Inn of Court Alliance, Distinguished Service Medal, 2012
· Outstanding Service Award, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, 2008
Professional Associations & Memberships
· Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC), President, 2010-2011; President-Elect, 2009-2010; Vice President, 2008-2009; Membership Committee, Chair, 2007-2009; Board of Managers, 2005-2007; Litigation Committee, Chair, 2002-2005; Litigation Committee, Vice Chair, 2001-2002
· Association of Patent Law Firms, Board of Directors, 2007-2008
· Richard Linn American Inn of Court, Master; Group Chair, 2009-2010, 2011-2012; Group Vice Chair, 2007-2008
· Federal Circuit Bar Association
· U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, Pattern Jury Instruction Committee, Patents Subcommittee, 2005-2008, 2012
· U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Local Patent Rules Committee, 2008-2009, 2012
Civic Involvement
· DePaul University College of Law, Center for Intellectual Property and Law and Information Technology, Board of Advisors, 2002-present
· Edward D. Manzo Scholars in Patent Law program, DePaul University College of Law, founder
· Patent Resources Group Inc., Board of Advisors, 2008-present; course lecturer, 2009-present
· Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association, International Board of Directors, 2011-2014
· Union League Club of Chicago, 2008-present; Chicago Engineers Foundation, Board of Directors, 2010-present
· Concertante di Chicago, Board of Directors, 1997-2005
· Stradivari Society of Chicago
· Lake Forest Symphony, Board of Directors, 2007-2010
Experience
· Lead counsel or of-counsel for Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago amicus curiae briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 and 2010
· Rewrote the law of laches and estoppel in patent cases. Hemstreet v. Computer Entry Systems Corp., 972 F.2d 1290 (Fed. Cir. 1992)
· Extricated clients from judgments of inequitable conduct. Hemstreet v. Burroughs Corp., 861 F.2d 728 (Fed. Cir. 1988); Hycor Corp. v. Schlueter Co., 740 F.2d 1529, (Fed. Cir. 1984)
· Established an exception to the Supreme Court's Lear Doctrine to preserve a client's right to receive settlement payments even after the patents in lawsuit were ruled unenforceable. Hemstreet v. Spiegel Inc. and Recognition Equipment Inc., 851 F.2d 348 (Fed. Cir. 1988)
· Succeeded in limiting damages for patent infringement to $1 plus costs. Serpentix Conveyor Corp. v. Roth, 726 F.Supp. 282; 15 USPQ 2d 1074, (D. Colo. 1989)
· Developed law regarding inventorship. See In re Application of Hardee, 223 USPQ 1122 (Comm'r Pat. 1984) (cited in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Manual of Patent Examining Procedure)
· Obtained injunctive relief for Japanese corporations in a family name dispute with former CEO of tool-making company. Miyano Machinery USA Inc. v. MiyanoHitec Machinery Inc., 576 F.Supp.2d 868 (N.D. Ill. 2008)
· Led a team of nine lawyers defending a manufacturer of plastic and metal tables and chairs in three lawsuits. After the court construed the patent claims largely in favor of the client in the Illinois action, the case settled amicably before trial in all venues. Lifetime Prods. v. GSC Technologies Corp., 2004 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11282, (N.D. Ill. 2004)
· As lead defense counsel, amicably settled case involving charges of infringement of design and utility patents and trade dress rights for consumer cooking appliances. The case settled after extensive counterclaims were filed. Salton v. Sensio et al. (N.D. Ill. 2004)
· Successfully defended against a trade dress infringement claim for the styling of a window air conditioner. Fedders Corp. v. Elite Classics et al., 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7570 (S.D. Ill. 2003) (preliminary injunction denied)
News & Publications
News
4.3.12, American Inns of Court Honors Two Husch Blackwell Partners with Linn Inn Alliance Distinguished Service Medals
1.3.12, Eight Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2012
10.7.11, Husch Blackwell Intellectual Property Attorneys Author Patent Reform Book Analyzing Effects of Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
9.6.11, More Than 100 Husch Blackwell Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2012
5.6.11, Edward Manzo Writes, Edits Books on Patent Claim Law
1.26.11, Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2011 Names Six Husch Blackwell Attorneys
5.6.10, Edward Manzo Named President of Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago
4.22.10, Edward Manzo Edits 2010 Patent Claim Construction Book
4.6.10, Husch Blackwell Sanders Adds Two Partners to Chicago Office
Publications
12.16.11, America Invents Act: Key Aspects for Patent Lawyers and Agents
10.7.11, Patent Reform 2011: The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act: Commentary and Analysis
9.16.11, President Obama Signs the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
1.1.11, Patent Claim Interpretation, Global Edition, West
8.1.10, An Interview with Chief Judge Randall R. Rader, IP Litigator
1.1.10, Patent Claim Construction in the Federal Circuit, West
12.1.09, Can Goods Shipped Abroad for Use Infringe Method Claims Under Section 271(f)? IP Litigator
12.1.09, The U.S. Districts Court (N.D. III.) Issues Local Patent Rules, The John Marshall Law School Review of Intellectual Property
Events
12.6.11, Patent Reform 2011: Major Changes in Patent Law Are Under Way
Webinar
11.4.11, Recent Developments in IP Law: The Year in Review
Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement
10.19.11, Patent Reform 2011: Commentary and Analysis
Webinar
10.11.11, America Invents Act-Everything Else
Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement
2.25.11, In re Bilski and What to Do About It
Chicago, IL
Speaking Engagement
4.14.10, Patent Claim Interpretation, Patent Resource Group Program
Bonita Springs, FL
Speaking Engagement
2.1.10, The Claim Construction Game®, The John Marshall Law School
Speaking Engagement
9.1.09, Patent Year in Review, Gorodissky Annual Conference, Moscow, Russia
Speaking Engagement
5.1.09, Patent Uncertainties, Wisconsin BIOFORWARD
Speaking Engagement
4.1.09, Interpreting Patent Claims - US/Global, Asian Law Student Association and student section of AIPLA, DePaul Law School
Speaking Engagement