Atty. Eric Thor Jones
Eric Thor Jones is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Eric received a B.S.M.E. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1979, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving Troy, MI · 32+ Years Experience
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About Eric Thor Jones at a Glance
Eric Thor Jones is a Shareholder based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Reising Ethington P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1994), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2002). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1994) and Southern Methodist University (B.S.M.E., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Thor Jones
- Eric Thor Jones is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- Eric received a B.S.M.E. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1979, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Eric practices at Reising Ethington P.C. in Troy, MI
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Eric Thor Jones's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Thor Jones handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Intellectual Property in Troy
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Troy Choose Eric Thor Jones
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Thor Jones's practice in the field of ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Thor Jones brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Eric Thor Jones can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Eric Thor Jones's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Eric Thor Jones attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Thor Jones Handles in Troy
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