Atty. Thomas Gnielinski

Atty. Thomas Gnielinski

Dr. Thomas Gnielinski is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, licensing, patent application and 4 other areas of law.

Ladera Ranch Ladera Ranch 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (949) 409-8802 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas Gnielinski at a glance

Thomas Gnielinski is a patent and ip attorney based in Ladera Ranch, California. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Germany (2001) and California (2013). Educated at University of Würzburg (Ph.D., 1999). Serands clients in Ladera Ranch, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Thomas Gnielinski is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, licensing, patent application and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a Ph.D. degree from University of Würzburg in 1999, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Thomas practices in Ladera Ranch, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Gnielinski's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Thomas Gnielinski is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

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

Thomas Gnielinski is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ladera Ranch are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Ladera Ranch or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Gnielinski

Where is Thomas Gnielinski's law office located?
Thomas Gnielinski's law practice is located in Ladera Ranch, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Gnielinski handle?
Thomas Gnielinski focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Gnielinski practiced law?
Thomas Gnielinski has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Thomas Gnielinski go to law school?
Thomas Gnielinski earned their education at (Ph.D., 1999).
How can I contact Thomas Gnielinski for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Gnielinski directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Ph.D.
University of Würzburg
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Germany
Admitted: 2001
California
Admitted: 2013

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.