Thomas Burke

New Jersey

New York

Counsel

Ropes & Gray

Current

Current

Concentrating on the transactional aspects of intellectual property portfolio evaluation, management and protection, Tom has negotiated, drafted and performed the due diligence associated with the intellectual property aspects of numerous mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, asset purchase agreements and licenses of patents, trademarks and trade secrets. He advises companies in licensing and enforcement campaigns and has litigated numerous patent infringement actions. Tom's practice also includes pre-suit consultations and legal opinions regarding patent infringement, validity and freedom-to-operate product clearances. Tom also has substantial experience in representing start-up and emerging growth companies. In addition, he has advised companies on the intellectual property aspects of business and bankruptcy reorganizations. Tom holds law and business degrees. Prior to attending graduate school, he was a software developer for four years at Morgan Stanley where he developed securities trading and cash processing systems.

University of Notre Dame Law School

J.D.

1994

magna cum laude, Publication Editor, Notre Dame Law Review

University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business

M.B.A.

1993

with high honors

Harvard University

A.B.

1987

Government, cum laude