Michael J. Thomas

Mr. Thomas' practice includes preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, rendering patent non-infringement and invalidity opinions, and drafting intellectual property agreements. He has considerable experience in state and federal court litigation and administrative proceedings involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. Mr. Thomas also devotes a considerable share of his practice to counseling clients in a broad range of intellectual property matters including patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, antitrust and cyberpiracy law.
 

Education

Honors & Distinctions

• Martindale® Peer Review, AV Rated®
• St. Louis University Public Law Review, Editor

Professional Affiliations

• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, past Board of Governors member, past Chair of the Patent, Trademark & Copyright Section
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Speaking Engagements

• Mr. Thomas is a frequent speaker on topics relating to intellectual property.

Articles

• The Role of Employee Agreements in Intellectual Property Protection