Thomas is an Intellectual Property professional with particular experience in U.S. and European Intellectual Property matters.Thomas is an expert in domestic and international patenting of valuable inventions and focuses on patent prosecution and validity (contested) procedures. Thomas successfully prosecuted patent portfolios for his global clients in a number of jurisdictions, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, China, Australia, and India.He has particular expertise with regard to opposition and invalidity/nullity procedures in Europe and successfully conducted many contested procedures, including oppositions before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), oppositions before the European Patent Office (EPO), and invalidity proceedings the German Federal Patent Court (BPatG) and the German Supreme Court (BGH). He also co-represented in patent litigation before the competent courts in Düsseldorf, Germany and advised numerous clients on patent infringement in Germany. He is not admitted to the California State Bar or the Texas State Bar and does not practice CA or TX law.Thomas' technical background is electrical engineering. His technical expertise encompasses electronics, semiconductors, vehicular technology, autonomous driving, big data, software, audio, telecom, conferencing, aviation, and medical devices. Thomas can be reached at (512) 402 5080. Thomas' detailed bio and our main web page can be accessed through the links provided below.Admissions:U.S. Patent Agent - admitted to practice before the USPTO in patent mattersGerman Patent Attorney - admitted to practice before the DPMA, the German Federal Patent Court, and the German Supreme Court (in patent validity matters)European Patent Attorney - admitted to practice before the European Patent OfficeEuropean Trademark and Design Attorney - admitted to practice before the EUIPO