Biography
Mark Thomas is a trial lawyer who manages high-stakes, complex intellectual property disputes. A registered patent attorney, Mark has more than a decade of experience litigating patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement and trade secret cases around the country. He has represented clients in federal jury trials in venues including the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Missouri. Mark also appears in adversarial proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Outside the courtroom, clients rely on Mark’s guidance in managing a wide spectrum of intellectual property matters, including patent and trademark portfolio management, trademark enforcement, IP licensing, contract negotiation and due diligence. Mark advises clients in a variety of industries from fashion design to software to precision agriculture.
Mark is known for building personal connections with clients and for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the details to find leverage that others would miss.
Education
- Washington University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2011)
- Missouri State University (B.S., cum laude, 1995)
- Biology
Admissions
Professional Activities
- Federal Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Charitable and Civic Involvement
- Washington University Law Alumni Association
Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Intellectual Property (2023-present); Ones to Watch, Litigation - Intellectual Property (2021-2022)
- Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers®, Rising Star (2018-present)
Background
Prior to joining the firm, Mark was in private practice at a boutique intellectual property law firm. In his previous career, he taught high school biology at a St. Louis area private school.