Dirk D. Thomas

Dirk D. Thomas operates as a Washington, D.C.-based patent litigation practice, primarily focused around its namesake attorney. While Mr. Thomas previously held equity partner and managing partner roles at prominent intellectual property litigation firms such as Finnegan, Henderson and McKool Smith, his current practice emphasizes a streamlined approach without the overhead of larger firms. The firm appears to function as a specialized IP boutique or an independent patent shop.

The firm's patent litigation specialty currently includes technologies related to retail marketing and advertising, particularly AI-driven retail technology, digital engagement, and data-driven retail solutions. Historically, Mr. Thomas has handled patent disputes across medical devices, computer fields, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, and digital rights management. The practice actively seeks out and considers contingent and hybrid fee patent enforcement matters.

Dirk D. Thomas primarily represents plaintiffs in patent infringement actions. The firm's recent tracked appearance, Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Wakefern Food Corp., exemplifies this focus, with the firm acting as Lead Counsel for the plaintiff. This preference for patent owner representation is consistent with Mr. Thomas's stated emphasis on contingency patent enforcement for small companies and independent inventors.

A notable recent outcome for the firm includes the settlement in Alpha Modus, Corp. v. Wakefern Food Corp., a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas. In March 2025, Alpha Modus announced a settlement that included an agreement with defendant Shelf Nine and a potential strategic partnership with Shelf Nine's parent company, VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., which would involve a perpetual license for Alpha Modus's patented innovations in AI-driven retail technology. This resolution affirmed the strength of Alpha Modus's intellectual property rights.

In addition to district court litigation, Dirk D. Thomas is a Registered Patent Attorney who has experience defending multiple Inter Partes Review (IPR) challenges against his clients' patents at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), indicating an active practice in post-grant proceedings. The practice leader is Dirk D. Thomas himself, who is recognized by Super Lawyers for Intellectual Property Litigation in Washington D.C.