Education
University of San Diego School of Law
JK, Law 1993-01-01 - 1996-01-01South Dakota Mines
BSEE, Software; Electrical Engineering -Work Experience
Thomas Whitelaw
Current
Thomas Whitelaw
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
2003-01-01 - 2005-01-01
Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
Kyocera Wireless Corp.
2000-09-01 - 2003-01-01
Kyocera Wireless Corp.
Baker McKenzie
1998-09-01 - 2000-09-01
Baker McKenzie
Lyon and Lyon
1995-05-01 - 1999-09-01
Lyon and Lyon
Summary
I am a patent litigator for the law firm of Thomas Whitelaw & Tyler. Our medium-sized firm is able to give big-firm results in an efficient, cost-effective manner. We use technology and shared communication tools to keep clients informed, and to allow them to fully participate as a member of the litigation team. I am an experienced patent attorney with several years experience in large law firms and in senior corporate postions. I also practive law as a sole practitioner, and specilize in drafting new patent applications, licensing, and IP risk assessment. As a BSEE, my technical strenghts are in software, telecommunications, lasers, and electro-mechanical devices. As a sole practioner, I am able to perform high quality legal services at highly competitive rates. Specialties: Patent litigation; Preparation and prosecution of patent applications in telecommunications, software, lasers, and electronics. Licensing and negotiation for technology transfer. Risk analysis for patent infringment.