Thomas Peistrup Email & Phone Number

United States

Lancaster, PA, US

• Served as General Counsel and member of OpSec’s Executive Leadership Team, overseeing global legal operations for a market leader in brand protection, anti-piracy, anti-fraud, and secure labeling solutions. Also acted.
• Executive Leadership & M&A – Played a critical role in M&A activities, regulatory reviews, and post-acquisition integration, strengthening OpSec’s global presence. Departure followed the successful completion of an.
• Global Risk & Compliance – Directed regulatory compliance, contract management, privacy, IP enforcement, and cybersecurity functions across diverse markets and jurisdictions.
• International Operations – Provided legal guidance on cross-border operations across the U.S., U.K., E.U., and Asia, ensuring compliance with international trade and IP regulations.
• Strategic IP & Brand Protection – Collaborated with product and engineering teams to develop and protect IP and enhance anti-fraud programs, supporting clients in protecting brand equity.
• Corporate Governance – Managed corporate governance for U.S. entities, including board oversight, compliance reporting, and stakeholder communications.Affiliated with OpSec’s Meridian, Idaho (Boise) office, I primarily.

Culver City, CA, US

• Served as General Counsel for InStyler and its affiliated consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, overseeing all legal functions across multiple brands. This role required business-focused legal strategy.
• Litigation Management – Oversaw litigation before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, addressing IP and regulatory disputes.
• Risk & Cybersecurity – Developed risk management protocols and cybersecurity measures to protect digital assets and consumer data.
• Contract & Legal Operations – Led contract management and legal operations across affiliated brands, ensuring consistency in negotiations and legal oversight.
• Regulatory Compliance – Ensured compliance with FTC regulations, import laws, privacy standards, and state consumer protection statutes.
• IP Portfolio Management – Managed an international IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and design registrations.

Pittsburgh, PA, US

• As part of Leech Tishman’s Intellectual Property Group in Pasadena, I focused on copyright and trademark counseling and litigation, providing strategic guidance on IP protection, enforcement, and dispute resolution. I.
• IP Counseling and Litigation – Advised clients on IP strategy, enforcement, and defense in copyright and trademark matters.
• Strategic Business Consulting – Partnered with businesses to develop IP strategies aligned with growth objectives and risk management.
• Complex Litigation – Litigated disputes involving IP, commercial issues, and general civil matters.
• In-House Counsel Role – Provided ongoing legal support for clients managing IP portfolios and related business operations.This position allowed me to apply specialized IP expertise across a broader client base.

• Maintained a private law firm practice alongside in-house counsel responsibilities, with a focus on litigation, intellectual property (IP) counseling, and brand protection. My practice involved developing and.
• Counterfeit Litigation – Led high-stakes litigation against an online retailer over widespread counterfeit sales. Pursued an aggressive yet strategic approach that resulted in a favorable pre-trial settlement.
• Class Action Defense – Identified previously unknown insurance coverage to defend a client in a five-year consumer class action lawsuit. Developed and executed a legal strategy that led to a favorable settlement with.
• IP Protection Programs – Designed and implemented comprehensive IP protection programs for multiple clients, significantly reducing infringement risks. Shared insights and strategies at industry conferences and events.

El Segundo, CA, US

• Led intellectual property (IP) protection and anti-piracy initiatives for Beachbody’s fitness video product line, overseeing litigation strategy, enforcement actions, and brand protection. I directed efforts to.
• Litigation Strategy & Management – Developed and executed litigation strategies to combat piracy and counterfeiting, managing enforcement actions to protect Beachbody’s IP portfolio.
• Customs & Law Enforcement Collaboration – Worked closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and law enforcement agencies to support seizures, investigations, and criminal prosecutions of counterfeit products.
• Product Integrity & Technology Review – Conducted research and analysis to assess product vulnerabilities and implemented safeguards to enhance IP protection.
• Public Relations & Outreach – Spearheaded consumer education and media outreach campaigns to raise awareness about counterfeit products and their impact on brand value.
• Civil Enforcement – Managed trademark and copyright enforcement efforts, pursuing civil actions against infringers and coordinating with external counsel on litigation and settlements.This role combined legal strategy.

• At Leopold, Petrich & Smith, I was part of a team handling intellectual property (IP) and entertainment law matters, contributing to both transactional work (opinions, rights agreements, counseling) and civil.
• Copyright and First Amendment litigation
• Publicity rights, defamation, and trademark disputes
• Commercial litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolutionI supported high-profile entertainment and media clients by conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing motions in complex litigation..
• Doe 3 v. One America Productions, Inc. – Supported the defense of the creators of Borat in litigation concerning consent and defamation claims.
• De Walt v. Jobete Music Co. Inc. – Contributed to the legal team representing clients in music publishing litigation that resulted in a jury verdict.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Served in an elite U.S. Army and NSA intelligence unit during the Cold War, stationed in Berlin. Conducted translation and analysis of East German economic and political communications, providing intelligence to inform.
• Completed two years of intensive language and intelligence training.
• Earned professional linguist certification (CIA/NSA).
• Played a key role in strategic intelligence operations, contributing to U.S. efforts during a critical period of geopolitical tension.This role honed advanced analytical, linguistic, and leadership skills in a.

Jd, Law

Ba, Political And Social Thought (Honors Liberal Arts), German

German History

European History (Modern Intellectual And Cultural)