Christopher T.

Christopher Thomas is a Counsel in the patent litigation practice at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton. His practice areas encompass a diverse range of technologies, including chemistry, chemical engineering, industrial chemicals, biotechnology, medical devices, material science, metallurgy, nanotechnology, mechanical devices, and consumer products. He advises clients on patent strategies, manages worldwide patent portfolios, conducts IP due diligence for investments and acquisitions, and negotiates patent licenses.

In terms of litigation, Mr. Thomas's experience includes advising on patent litigation risks and developing mitigation strategies. His single tracked appearance shows him representing the plaintiff in DISH Technologies L.L.C. et al. v. Cox Communications, Inc. et al. This suggests a role in asserting patent rights, although his broader practice description indicates involvement in both challenging and defending patents.

Mr. Thomas is experienced in post-grant proceedings, including challenging and defending patents at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), and developing strategies for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) in conjunction with concurrent litigation. Prior to joining Kilpatrick Townsend, he served as a law clerk in the Office of Unfair Import Investigations of the U.S. International Trade Commission.

He is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar (2018) and the New York Bar (2014), and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2014). Mr. Thomas earned his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (2014) and holds a B.S. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo (2011).