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Illinois
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Patricia J. Thompson

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Patricia J. Thompson concentrates her practice in intellectual property litigation.

She has represented parties in extensive federal court litigation involving:

Patent infringement
Patent validity
Inventorship
Unfair competition
Trade secret
Antitrust
Licensing issues in fields involving electronic display, heat transfer, medical devices and technology

Additionally, Ms. Thompson has represented numerous public entities, corporations, and individuals in other types of civil rights and commercial matters.

Pro Bono Activities

Ms. Thompson also has participated in numerous pro bono activities, including reform litigation against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on behalf of children in foster care; and active consultation at a community-based legal aid clinic and representation of its clients.

Education

Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D. magna cum laude, 1988)

University of California, Los Angeles (B.A., 1984)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Chicago Bar Association

Federal Circuit Bar Association

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