Biglaw

Foley & Lardner Welcomes Eley Thompson
Download PDF
1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (No Ratings Yet)
Loading...

Eley Thompson, a renowned intellectual property attorney, has joined Foley & Lardner in its Chicago office.

Summary: Eley Thompson, a renowned intellectual property attorney, has joined Foley & Lardner in its Chicago office.

Foley & Lardner is pleased to announce that Eley Thompson has joined the firm as a partner in its Intellectual Property and Intellectual Property Litigation Practices. Thompson will work out of the firm’s Chicago office.

  
What
Where


Thompson’s practice will encompass multiple areas of intellectual property law, including protecting trade secrets, patent and trademark prosecution, and litigation. Thompson has counseled multi-national corporations and Fortune 500 companies. His electrical engineering background allows him to troubleshoot complicated issues with his clients. Thompson has experience in polymer chemistry, video game systems, gene sequencing, manufacturing, and high-tech mobile, software and internet systems.

The firm hired a new Director of Public Affairs in April.

Pavan Agarwal, the chair of Foley & Lardner’s Intellectual Property Practice, said, “Eley’s wealth of experience as a patent strategist covering prosecution and litigation, trade secret and trademark matters will add significant depth to our established bench of IP attorneys. His capabilities will add value to our clients across the country and internationally.”

Get JD Journal in Your Mail

Subscribe to our FREE daily news alerts and get the latest updates on the most happening events in the legal, business, and celebrity world. You also get your daily dose of humor and entertainment!!




Thompson has practiced in intellectual property law for over 23 years. He has litigated fundamental patents that established the video game industry and represented an inventor who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Thompson also frequently advises clients with intellectual property portfolios in excess of 1,000 active applications.

A Foley & Lardner attorney avoided being disciplined by the Supreme Court of the United States.



The managing partner of the Chicago office, Myles Berman, commented, “Eley’s electrical engineering background brings a unique perspective that will benefit our clients and add a new perspective to our team.”

Foley & Lardner Welcomes Eley Thompson

Agarwal (L), Berman (R)

Stephen Aschettino joined the firm’s New York office in December.

Thompson is currently the vice chair of the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s Litigation Committee. Thompson has been invited to discuss intellectual property issues at the White House and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Source: Foley & Lardner

Photo credit: snipview.com, foley.com (Agarwal, Berman)

 



 

RELEVANT JOBS

Associate Attorney

USA-PA-Exton

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY McKenna Snyder LLC, a law firm in Exton, PA has an immediate opening for an ex...

Apply now

Attorney

USA-MI-Sturgis

Qualifications: HaasCaywood is seeking associate attorneys for our Coldwater and Sturgis, Michiga...

Apply now

Attorney

USA-MI-Coldwater

Qualifications: HaasCaywood is seeking associate attorneys for our Coldwater and Sturgis, Michiga...

Apply now

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney/ Senior Counsel

USA-CA-San Francisco

Job description Trial Attorney - Personal Injury Defense Full Job Description Hickey Smith ...

Apply now

BCG FEATURED JOB

Locations:

Keyword:



Search Now

Education Law Attorney

USA-CA-El Segundo

El Segundo office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an education law attorney with ...

Apply Now

Education Law Attorney

USA-CA-Carlsbad

Carlsbad office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an education law attorney with 4-...

Apply Now

Education Law and Public Entity Attorney

USA-CA-El Segundo

El Segundo office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an education law and public ent...

Apply Now

Most Popular

SEARCH IN ARCHIVE

To Top