Atty. Thomas Robert Goots

Atty. Thomas Robert Goots

Thomas Robert Goots is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, unfair competition & copyrights and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from Ohio University in 1984, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Robert Goots at a glance

Thomas Robert Goots is an Of Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Jones Day. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1996). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1995) and Ohio University (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Robert Goots is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trademarks, unfair competition & copyrights and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from Ohio University in 1984, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Thomas practices at Jones Day in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Robert Goots's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Thomas Robert Goots is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

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

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

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 Cleveland 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 Robert Goots

Where is Thomas Robert Goots's law office located?
Thomas Robert Goots's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Robert Goots handle?
Thomas Robert Goots focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas Robert Goots practiced law?
Thomas Robert Goots has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Thomas Robert Goots go to law school?
Thomas Robert Goots earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Thomas Robert Goots for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Akron
- 1995
B.S.
Ohio University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1996

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