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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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Innovation drives success in today’s highly competitive global marketplace. Thompson Hine is committed to helping its clients protect their innovations. Our team of dedicated Intellectual Property &amp; Technology Litigation attorneys represents clients—ranging from large multinational corporations, mid-sized companies, and innovative startups—across a broad range of industries in intellectual property and technology disputes throughout the United States and around the world.

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With a strategic approach tailored to each client’s specific business goals, we stand ready to address and resolve our clients’ most critical IP and technology disputes.

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We have extensive experience enforcing and defending clients’ IP rights, monetizing valuable IP assets, and protecting investments in innovation, technology and R&amp;D.

Our dedicated IP &amp; Technology Litigation attorneys have a long history of trial and appellate wins in federal and state courts throughout the United States, international arbitrations, and proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Our attorneys also have a proven track record of leading strategic licensing and settlement negotiations outside of the courtroom to achieve our clients’ business goals. Working in partnership with our clients, we identify and implement the optimal strategy for each situation, with a sharp focus on mitigating risks and containing costs.

We bring extensive IP litigation experience to bear in helping clients maximize revenue streams related to their IP assets. We assist clients seeking to monetize IP assets at all stages in the process, from helping clients identify IP assets likely to drive substantial value in licensing, sale or other monetization efforts, to evaluating contemplated IP acquisitions, selecting potential licensing targets, negotiating IP licenses and other monetization transactions and, where necessary, enforcing IP rights.

Our deep experience across a wide range of technologies gives us a detailed understanding of how technology impacts the markets in which our clients compete. From software development, chemical processes and technical manufacturing to mobile communications, video streaming and advanced computing applications, our IP &amp; Technology Litigation lawyers have cultivated a deep understanding of the technologies that are critical to our clients’ success. This knowledge, combined with a sophisticated awareness of the business challenges clients face, positions our lawyers to develop and execute tailored legal strategies.

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Fourteen Thompson Hine Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators List

Two Thompson Hine Practice Group Leaders Named as 2025 BTI All-Stars

Thompson Hine’s Chris Larus Honored Among World’s Top IP Strategists in 2025 IAM Strategy 300 for Ninth Consecutive Year

Three Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Minnesota Super Lawyers 2025

Thompson Hine Further Strengthens National IP Litigation Bench with Addition of Rachael Rodman as Partner in Columbus Office

Thompson Hine Partners Marla Butler, Christopher Larus and Ash Patel Named to Lawdragon’s Inaugural Global IP Lawyers List

Thompson Hine’s Christopher Larus Earns Prestigious Gold Ranking in IAM Patent 1000

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Thompson Hine Expands to Minneapolis; Enhances IP & Technology Litigation Practice

Seven Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by Georgia Super Lawyers 2025

Thompson Hine’s Litigation Practice Earns Prestigious Top Ranking by Benchmark Litigation; Twenty-Three Elite Litigators Honored

Seven Thompson Hine Lawyers Recognized by New York Super Lawyers 2024

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Twelve Thompson Hine Lawyers Receive Best Lawyers® 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” Awards

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