Kathryn C. Thornton

Kathryn C. Thornton is an intellectual property litigator specializing in a range of complex disputes, including patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and false advertising claims. She advises clients on risk assessment and dispute strategy in federal district courts, managing day-to-day litigation, discovery, and dispositive motions. Her practice also encompasses commercial disputes and breach of contract claims.

Currently an associate at Morrison Foerster, Ms. Thornton previously practiced at Ropes & Gray LLP. Her experience includes representing clients on the defendant side in patent litigation, as reflected in her tracked appearances. While specific notable patent litigation outcomes for Ms. Thornton are not prominently featured in public records, her work has touched upon significant legal issues, such as the constitutional implications of post-grant reviews at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). She has also appeared in proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Ms. Thornton is admitted to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia. She earned her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and her J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.