Thomas Field

Thomas Field is a seasoned Intellectual Property (IP) professor with over 40 years of experience in the field. His expertise includes teaching tactical case evaluation, obtaining competitive advantages, and minimizing infringement risks.

Throughout his career, Thomas has also worked as an arbitrator, mediator, and patent examiner. He has authored numerous publications, including op-ed columns, self-help discussions, articles, and essays in the IP domain. He has made significant contributions through his two open source casebooks, notably 'Fundamentals of Intellectual Property,' downloaded nearly 5000 times.

Thomas focuses on practical aspects of IP, such as the costs of legal actions, recovery probabilities, and strategies to optimize options in specific contexts. He is open to providing group presentations or fresh evaluations of IP-related matters.

Educationally, Thomas holds a J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law, an LL.M. in Trade Regulations from New York University School of Law, and an A.B. in Chemistry and Physics from West Virginia University. He has also studied certificate in patent examination at the U.S. Patent Office Academy.

Professionally, Thomas has held positions at the University of New Hampshire School of Law as a Professor of Law and Emeritus Professor. He has also been associated with organizations like ipFrontline and worked as a Research Associate at West Virginia University Medical Center.