Tom Donovan advises on patent and trademark litigation and prosecution, unfair competition and trade secret litigation, as well as a variety of licensing-related matters. Regardless of the client or the complexity of the matter at hand, Tom provides his clients with the guidance they need, in a way they can understand and apply to their daily business operations.

Tom’s technical depth means he quickly understands even the most sophisticated innovation, allowing him to focus on writing patents that are both viable and enforceable.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S., 1982
  • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1987, with honors

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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