Atty. Jonathan W. Thomas
Jonathan W. Thomas represents clients in complex litigations, transactions, due diligence, and advisory matters related to intellectual property.
Copyright Registration & Licensing & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 14+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan W. Thomas at a Glance
Jonathan W. Thomas is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in New York (2012). Educated at Ohio State University, Michael E. Mortiz College of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Kentucky (B.A., 2007). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, International Trademark Association, Present •U, S, and Litigation Taskforce Chair, Non-Traditional Marks Committee, 2024-2025. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan W. Thomas
- Jonathan W. Thomas represents clients in complex litigations, transactions, due diligence, and advisory matters related to intellectual property
- He litigates trademark, trade secret, advertising, and copyright disputes throughout the country
- Jonathan’s IP litigation experience spans from trials and arbitrations, to temporary restraining orders, summary judgment, and motions to dismiss
- He also represents clients in putative false-advertising class actions
- in arbitrations
- in Uniform Dispute Resolution Proceedings
- before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center
- Jonathan is the U.S
- Litigation Taskforce Chair of the International Trademark Association’s Non-Traditional Marks Committee
- In addition to working on intellectual property disputes, Jonathan manages global intellectual property portfolios and handles the licensing of domestic and international intellectual property rights, including copyrights, technical expertise, trademarks, and trade dress
- He also conducts intellectual property due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and internal investigations concerning potential fraud and other malfeasance
- Jonathan works with clients to minimize their business risk by counseling them on advertising, copyright, domain name, trademark, and trade dress matters, and assists with developing internal intellectual property guidelines and practices
- Additionally, Jonathan advises clients on laws and regulations governing contests, sweepstakes, and promotions throughout the United States, from terms and conditions to in-store promotional displays
- Concentrations •Trademark litigation •Trade secret litigation •Copyright litigation •Advertising litigation •Class-action defense •IP counseling, due diligence, enforcement, licensing, prosecution, and transactions Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2018-2025
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Jonathan W. Thomas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan W. Thomas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trademark Law in New York
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Copyright Law in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Trade Secrets in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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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Why Clients in New York Choose Jonathan W. Thomas
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 Jonathan W. Thomas's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan W. Thomas brings 14+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and ip, Jonathan W. Thomas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jonathan W. Thomas 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 Jonathan W. Thomas Handles in New York
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