Atty. Thomas D. Brainard

Atty. Thomas D. Brainard

Thomas D. Brainard is a lawyer practicing patents (u.s. and international), trademarks (u.s. and international), client counseling and 4 other areas of law.

Toledo Toledo 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Thomas D. Brainard at a glance

Thomas D. Brainard is an Of Counsel based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, L.L.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trademark, ip, m&a, and international. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1985). Educated at Ohio State University (M.B.A. University, 2004) and Wayne State University (J.D., 1985). Active member of American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Licensing Executives Society. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas D. Brainard is a lawyer practicing patents (u.s. and international), trademarks (u.s. and international), client counseling and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas D. received a M.B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Thomas D. practices at MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, L.L.C. in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas D. Brainard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas D. Brainard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

Thomas D. Brainard is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas D. Brainard is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas D. Brainard is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toledo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas D. Brainard

Where is Thomas D. Brainard's law office located?
Thomas D. Brainard's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is MacMillan, Sobanski & Todd, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas D. Brainard handle?
Thomas D. Brainard focuses on trademark, ip, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas D. Brainard practiced law?
Thomas D. Brainard has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Thomas D. Brainard go to law school?
Thomas D. Brainard earned their education at (M.B.A. University, 2004); (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Thomas D. Brainard for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A. University
Ohio State University
- 2004
J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1985

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