Thomas focuses his practice on music and entertainment related transactions, including counseling clients on the protection and exploitation of their brand positioning, emerging technologies, and intellectual property rights. Thomas represents individuals, groups, and larger entities driven by the creation, use, license, sale, or acquisition of intangible assets related intellectual property rights.
Having a deep background in music, Thomas studied classical guitar, piano, and sung in the choir at El Camino College while obtaining his Associates of Arts degree. Going onto UCLA with a focus in composition, orchestration, and electronic music Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
After a decade of working in music and theater production along with studio design and installation, Thomas entered law school and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne College of Law in Ontario California; being admitted to the California State Bar in December 2010. When not being an attorney, Thomas likes to sail, scuba, and make music.
California State Bar
December 1, 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals
Federal Circuit
June 11, 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals
9th Circuit
May 12, 2015
U.S. District Court
Central District of California
February 10, 2023
University of La Verne
College of Law
Juris Doctorate
May 31, 2009
University of California
Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts
Music
June 18, 1993
El Camino College
Associate of Arts
Music
June 15, 1990
Miraleste High School
June 18, 1986
University of La Verne
College of Law
Dean’s List
Spring 2009
CALI Award
Spring 2009
El Camino College
Music Scholarship
Music
June 1, 1990
El Camino College
Music Scholarship
Music
June 2, 1989
El Camino College
Music Scholarship
Music
June 3, 1988
University of La Verne
College of Law
Review
High Score | Subject Matter
Patentability of Video Gameplay
Methods After In re Biliski
Volume 30, April 2009