Thomas P. O'Brien, III
As a litigator focused on complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation transaction attorney, Tom takes the time to fully understand his clients’ technologies and needs, and partners with them to achieve their business goals. His experience is extensive in the telecommunications sector, representing companies in federal and state litigation and regulatory proceedings. Tom has a robust trade secrets and non-compete practice, as well as trademark and copyright infringement practice, which frequently involves domain name, e-commerce and technology issues.
Representative Experience
Highlights & Recognitions
- Featured story: FBT rallies in support of local arts organizations
- Practice Group named among Top 10 Patent Litigation Firms in the United States by Managing Intellectual Property
- Chambers USA, Intellectual Property, 2008-2017
- AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
- Selected for inclusion in Kentucky Super Lawyers® 2007, 2010-2016
- The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2016-2019
- Benchmark Litigation® mentioned in Kentucky, 2011
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (Former)
FBT Publications
- Their day in court: How the recent e-Discovery rule changes have been implemented
- ALP: Have recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions diminished the value of patents?
- Ethical Issues in the Electronic Age
- PODCAST: Avoiding the Million Dollar Mistake
- ALP: How will the upcoming e-Discovery Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Impact my Business Litigation?
Press Releases
- 51 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys named to 2019 Kentucky Super Lawyers® and Kentucky Rising Stars® Lists
- 163 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
- Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Chambers USA®
- 43 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® and 14 Recognized by Kentucky Rising Stars® for 2018
- 161 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
- Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2017 Chambers USA®
- 31 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers and 14 Recognized by Kentucky Rising Stars for 2017
- 168 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017
- Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2016 Chambers USA®
- Thomas P. O’Brien III Named Chairman of Bellarmine University Board of Overseers
- 51 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® and 18 Recognized by Kentucky Rising Stars® for 2016
- 175 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016
- 65 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2015 Chambers USA®
- 50 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® and 20 Recognized by Kentucky Rising Stars® for 2015
- 63 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2014 Chambers USA®
- 52 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® and 21 Recognized by Kentucky Rising Stars® for 2014
- 67 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2013 Chambers USA®
- 42 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® for 2012
- 40 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers in Louisville Magazine
- Thomas P. O’Brien III Elected President of Kentucky Opera
- 31 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® for 2011
- 57 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2011 Chambers USA®
- Frost Brown Todd's Louisville Litigation Practice Recognized as "Highly Recommended Local Litigation Firm"
- 32 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized by Kentucky Super Lawyers® for 2010
- 54 Frost Brown Todd Attorneys Recognized in 2010 Chambers USA
Civic & Charitable Organizations
- Louisville Zoo Society/Friends of The Louisville Zoo, Board of Directors, 1999-2009; President, 2005-2009; Vice President, 2003-2005
- Louisville Zoo Foundation, Board of Trustees, Member, 2005-2009
- Bellarmine University, Board of Overseers, Member, 2007-present; Chairman, 2015-present; Vice-Chairman, 2013-2015; Executive Committee, 2010-present
- Kentucky Opera, President, 2011-2013; Board of Trustees, 2009-present
- Fund for the Arts, Board of Directors, Member, 2011-2013
- Leadership Kentucky, Class of 2008
- Leadership Louisville, Class of 2007 (Leadership Louisville Center)
- Ignite Louisville, Class of 2005 (Leadership Louisville Center)
- Building Futures Foundation, Founding Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2008
- Washington and Lee University Alumni Association, Louisville Chapter, Board of Directors, 1998-present
- Washington and Lee University Annual Fund, Class Agent, 1995-2007; 2008-present
- Metro United Way, FBT Campaign Committee, 2007-2011
- Fund For The Arts, Chair, FBT Campaign, 2007-2013
- Boy Scouts of America, Lincoln Heritage Council Golden Eagle Campaign, 2006-2010
Non-FBT Publications and Events
Speaker and Panelist: "Federal Civil Litigation in Kentucky"
Lorman Business Institute, September 1996
Speaker and Panelist: "Federal Civil Litigation in Kentucky"
Lorman Business Institute, November 2000
Speaker: "Ethical Issues in the Electronic Age and Recent Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure," May 2007