Thomas Ring

Background

About Thomas Ring

More than 25 years’ experience in various aspects of patent and trademark law, including the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications; representing clients in re-examinations and interferences; preparation of patent and trademark opinions including non-infringement, invalidity, product clearance, and trademark availability opinions; patent and trademark litigation; negotiating and drafting patent and trademark licenses; and IP due diligence reviews. Representative Experience Developed and prosecuted a client’s entire patent portfolio from the ground up, resulting in a substantial eight-figure purchase of those assets by a competitor. Handled IP litigation resulting in one of the largest jury-verdict punitive damage awards in the United States at the time. Successfully conducted interference proceedings instigated in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by a client’s most aggressive competitor. Successfully assisted a number of clients in designing around a main competitor’s patent portfolio providing a pathway that resulted in commercial successes for those clients. Representative Technologies Aerospace technologies as well as related structural composite components, jet engines Air fragrance dispensers Automotive interiors, accessory components, filters Ballistic-resistant materials, garments, devices and accessories Bioreactors for algae production Business Methods Clay Products Construction equipment Electrical connectors Farming equipment Firearm safety devices Furniture Hand tools Household appliances and cleaning equipment Heating and ventilation systems and controls Hydraulic pumps and valves Kitchen and cookware items Medical devices Mining and excavation equipment Network cabinets and cable management Oil drilling equipment and deepwater oil drilling safety equipment Pneumatic systems and desiccant drying equipment Sporting equipment Telecommunication devices Wastewater treatment