Damien Thomas

Damien Thomas is a patent litigation attorney at Fish & Richardson, focusing his practice on complex intellectual property disputes. His experience spans a wide range of technologies, including software, aerospace, manufacturing, and electrical and computer technology. His mechanical engineering background, combined with his legal practice, positions him to handle cases across various industries, including energy, cleantech, life sciences, medical devices, and transportation.

Thomas has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement actions. While his tracked appearances indicate a primary focus on defending operating companies (3 defendant appearances), he also has experience prosecuting for plaintiffs (1 plaintiff appearance).

He has been involved in significant litigation related to Wi-Fi standards-essential patents (SEPs), notably representing parties in cases initiated by Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. For instance, Thomas was counsel in Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. v. HP Inc., a case concerning Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) patents, which concluded with a joint dismissal with prejudice on November 18, 2025. Other tracked cases include Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

While his individual profile does not specifically detail his involvement in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) or Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings, Fish & Richardson is a leading firm in this area, having handled over 2,000 PTAB proceedings—more than any other firm. Thomas earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2023 and holds a B.S. summa cum laude in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (2018). He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.