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Tom is a partner with King & Spalding.
He has 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer specializing in intellectual property matters, in particular licensing, patent, antitrust, trade secret, trademark, copyright, , and other complex cases.
He has tried many cases in courts across the United States, in the ITC, and in commercial arbitrations, representing companies from all over the world, universities, and inventors.
He has handled hundreds of patent, trade secret, licensing (including licensing audits), and trademark disputes.
The scope of his practice covers a broad range, from technology, electronics, software, gaming, semiconductors (design, fabrication, and packaging), industrial equipment, and transportation to agriculture, life sciences, medical devices, and drugs.
He has represented clients in federal and state court litigations, judicial and private arbitrations, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, and mediations.
Tom has extensive experience in trade secret matters.
He also has extensive experience with copyright matters in the technology industry involving databases, software, and other works.
He also has experience with trademark and trade dress matters including invalidating the “386” trademark for microprocessors.
He is experienced representing clients in indemnity issues and insurance issues relating to intellectual property.
Tom received J.D.
and B.G.S.
degrees from the University of Michigan.
Postes actifs de Thomas Friel
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Rethink Food Management LLC
Rethink Food Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rethink Food Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agriculture & precision farming, processing technologies, sustainable distribution, consumer packaged goods, waste reduction, ingredient quality and various technology sectors. It provide financing for early stage capital requirements. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
King & Spalding LLP
King & Spalding LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Private Equity Investor | 01/02/2018 |
Cooley LLP
Cooley LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Private Equity Investor | - |
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King & Spalding LLP
King & Spalding LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Cooley LLP
Cooley LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
The University of Michigan Law School
The University of Michigan Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rethink Food Management LLC
Rethink Food Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rethink Food Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agriculture & precision farming, processing technologies, sustainable distribution, consumer packaged goods, waste reduction, ingredient quality and various technology sectors. It provide financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
















