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Thomas P. O'Brien III

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In a diversified practice, Thomas P. O'Brien III has represented individuals and corporations, large and small, in a variety of areas including patent, trademark and copyright infringement suits, trade secret actions, complex commercial litigation matters, and franchise litigation. Mr. O'Brien was a member of the trial and appellate teams in a substantial patent infringement victory and judgment in excess of $31 million, in Minco, Inc. v. Combustion Engineering, Inc., 95 F.3d 1109, 40 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1001 (Fed. Cir. 1996).

More recently, Mr. O’Brien has led litigation teams in federal court proceedings relating to patent, trademark, and copyright infringement actions, as well as misappropriation of trade secrets and commercial litigation matters. Mr. O’Brien’s clients include international clothing retailers, a national pizza franchiser, national radio and media companies, a casual furniture manufacturer and distributor, an international sports cover manufacturer, and an international sports surface and turf manufacturer.

Louisville

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  • 502.568.0205
  • 502.767.4171 (Mobile)
  • 502.581.1087 (Fax)
Practice Areas
Concentration
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
    Patent, Trademark, Copyright Infringement, and Trade Secrets Litigation
    Federal Appellate Practice
Education
  • Washington and Lee University School of Law
    J.D., 1991

    Washington and Lee University
    BA, 1988
    magna cum laude

Firm Committees

Client Relations Committee
Research and Development Committee
iMeD Committee
Technology Advisory Committee

Bar Memberships
  • American Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Louisville Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
Languages
  • French
  • German
Courts
  • Kentucky, 1994

    U.S. Supreme Court
    Kentucky State Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit
    U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
    U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
    U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana