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Thompson Coburn’s Intellectual Property practice group is dedicated to counseling businesses, including nonprofits such as universities, on their intellectual property and information technology needs. We work with companies in and outside the United States to protect their domestic and foreign markets.

With our guidance, clients can establish, protect, and enhance the value of their IP portfolios. Our diverse client roster ranges from start-up ventures to established industry leaders. We provide comprehensive legal services related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as internet and new media, e-commerce, software licensing, unfair competition, and false advertising. We have extensive experience across the emerging technology spectrum, including artificial intelligence and generative AI platforms.

We litigate IP matters in courts nationwide, including federal courts, the Federal Circuit, and before administrative bodies such as the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), and the International Trade Commission (ITC). We also work closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) concerning goods entering the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality, most responsive, and cost-effective legal counsel to our intellectual property clients.

Our IP attorneys have advanced degrees, scientific research backgrounds, and practical business experience in advanced technology industries.

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Intellectual Property - Missouri

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What the Team is Known For

Thompson Coburn LLP's St. Louis-based team is sought after for its litigation and patent prosecution expertise, including representation for design patents. The firm draws on its knowledge in these areas to represent a range of clients across the consumer goods, biotechnology, motor and telecom industries. It also engages in trade secret and trademark mandates, the latter including infringement, anticounterfeiting and licensing issues.

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Thomas A Polcyn
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Thomas A Polcyn
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Tom Polcyn is held in high regard in the St. Louis market. He handles portfolio management, dispute resolution and licensing concerns for a range of domestic and international clients, including consumer products entities.
Alan Norman
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Alan Norman
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Alan Norman assists clients with the full gamut of IP litigation, with especially noteworthy experience in patent infringement proceedings. He is also well-versed in providing guidance on patent protection strategies.

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Thomas Polcyn
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Thomas Polcyn
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Alan Norman
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Alan Norman
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