Partner
CurrentFor the first 5-6 years, Tom was primarily involved in IP litigation, including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement. He also prosecuted patent applications, managed trademark portfolios and conducted IP audits for clients. He helped create the Licensing and Technology Transactions Practice within Jones Day in the year 2000 and ever since his practice has been devoted to transactions wherein technology and IP are a substantial component. Tom has supported the IP aspects of hundreds of M&A transactions and has been the lead lawyer on as many licenses, strategic alliances and other transactions. Clients that Tom serves include those in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, veterinary medicine, agriculture, semiconductor, software, oil and gas, and chemical industries, including for health care and projects directed at improving sustainability or environmental improvement.