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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com">Thompson Hine LLP</a>, a national law firm recognized for its innovative approach to legal services, is pleased to announce that <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/christopher-k-larus/">Christopher K. Larus</a> has again been named to the prestigious <a href="https://www.iam-media.com/survey/strategy-300-global-leaders/2026">IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders </a>list. Larus is chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation practice and partner in charge of its Minneapolis office.

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According to IAM, the Global Leaders list recognizes “contributions of such a diverse array of IP luminaries” and&nbsp;is the only resource of its kind, acknowledging leaders across in-house, private practice, and service-provider roles. A slot in the 300 is the mark of a professional whose “approach to intellectual property is regarded by peers as truly strategic in nature.”

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With more than 25 years of experience, Larus is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who litigates complex cases involving patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, and licensing. He represents clients across the country in state and federal courts, and in national and international arbitration proceedings. Beyond the courtroom, Larus collaborates with clients to protect and maximize the value of their intellectual property through tailored licensing and enforcement strategies.

Larus is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, certified as a Civil Trial Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association, and has been consistently recognized in Chambers USA, Super Lawyers®, and The Best Lawyers in America®.

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Christopher K. Larus

Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation

Thompson Hine’s Chris Larus Named Among World’s Leading IP Strategists in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders—Sixth Consecutive Year of Recognition