Thomas J. "Tom" Donovan

Thomas J. "Tom" Donovan


Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2012

Chicago, Illinois

Practice Areas

Patent Law

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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 also has significant negotiation and drafting experience with software licensing, as well as patent, trademark and copyright licensing, and in rendering patent validity and infringement opinions. Tom is valued by clients and colleagues for his grasp of the nuances of different types of licensing transactions. He delivers wide experience in negotiating with deal constituents in order to effectively close transactions while incorporating his client’s underlying objectives.

Tom represents companies involved in a wide variety of industries, ranging from manufacturing to technology and software. His tech experience includes advising businesses involved in the development, manufacture and marketing of plastics and packaging, exercise equipment and other health and fitness products, financial clearing software, products used in the manufacture of semiconductors, battery components, and beverage dispensing equipment and other food service equipment.

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Location
  • One North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400
    Chicago, IL 60606-2833
Education
  • Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of Illinois - Chicago, B.S., graduated 1982
Bar Admissions
  • Illinois, 1987
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Patent Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Copyright Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Trademark Law

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