Atty. Thomas Pease
Tom Pease is a member of the firm’s Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property & Technology Groups. With over 30 years of experience, Tom leads high-stakes patent and trade secrets litigation in U.S. district courts, the ITC, the PTAB, and international arbitration forums.
Intellectual Property & Technology & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Thomas Pease at a Glance
Thomas Pease is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and international. Educated at St. John's University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Boston University (B.S. Electrical, 1989). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Pease
- Tom Pease is a member of the firm’s Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property & Technology Groups
- With over 30 years of experience, Tom leads high-stakes patent and trade secrets litigation in U.S. district courts, the ITC, the PTAB, and international arbitration forums
- He is recognized for his depth across a broad range of technologies, including telecommunications (3G, 4G, 5G), semiconductors, video compression, Wi-Fi, AI/machine learning, blockchain, and life sciences
- He is also widely known for his work on standard-essential patent (SEP) disputes and global FRAND licensing strategies, representing both licensors and licensees and advising on related agency investigations and complex cross-border licensing issues, including related antitrust and competition disputes
- Tom also helps emerging and growth-stage companies develop and protect their intellectual property-guiding them through patent portfolio development, trade secret management, trademark registration, and privacy and data protection strategies
- He frequently works with hedge funds, as well as venture capital and private equity firms to support their portfolio companies on IP, regulatory risk, and commercial positioning
- He also serves as outside general counsel to startups in sectors like AI, fintech, and crypto, offering integrated legal guidance that spans IP, corporate structure, and compliance
- Tom’s practice increasingly includes advising on cross-border commercial initiatives involving finance, infrastructure, and public-private partnerships
- He has served as lead counsel in confidential projects involving high-level negotiations with government, military, and business stakeholders, and has been called upon to structure risk-mitigated deals across jurisdictions using Greenberg Traurig’s global platform
- In addition, he advises on trademark, advertising, and securities-related issues connected to investor and market-facing materials
- Tom has taught the Practising Law Institute’s annual course on IP monetization since 2014 and is a frequent speaker and moderator on SEP litigation, trade secret enforcement, venue strategy, and emerging IP risks in AI and 5G
- He has been ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 for over a decade, and was also recognized in The Legal 500 United States for his work in patent litigation
- The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, IAM Patent 1000, 2013-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property, Patents, Litigation (full coverage), 2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 2015-2025
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Thomas Pease's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Pease handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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Civil Litigation in New York
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International Law in New York
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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 Thomas Pease
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 Thomas Pease's practice in the field of business, ip, trade secrets, litigation, and international.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and trade secrets, Thomas Pease 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 Thomas Pease 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 Thomas Pease Handles in New York
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