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Erin A. Thomson

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Thomson, Erin A.

Biography
Erin's principal areas of practice are patent litigation, patent licensing, strategic patent counseling, portfolio assessment, and patent prosecution, primarily in the areas of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research tools, and other life science-related areas.  Erin has experience in all stages of patent litigation including pre-suit investigations, discovery, patent Markman hearings, and trial experience.  Erin's experience on the transactional side of patent law includes advising clients on the acquisition of patents, portfolio assessment, and negotiating and drafting patent license and product commercialization agreements.  Erin provides strategic patent counseling and has experience prosecuting patents for life sciences-related inventions.


Education and Professional Background
  • Baylor Law School, J.D. summa cum laude, 2006 (Senior Executive Editor, Baylor Law Review)
  • University of California, San Francisco, post-graduate researcher, 2001-2003
  • Pepperdine University, B.S. Biology, 2001
  • Judicial clerk to The Honorable Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson, Supreme Court of Texas, 2006-2007
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 2006; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2006
Professional Recognition
  • Recognized in Texas Rising Stars, 2012 and 2013
Activities and Affiliations
  • Member: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Publications and Presentations
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  • "Federal Circuit Reaffirms That Isolated DNA Is Patent-Eligible Subject Matter," V&E IP Insights E-communication, August 1, 2011 (co-author)
  • "Congress Considers Legislation to Limit "Reverse Payment" Settlements in Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation," Vinson & Elkins Antitrust News & Notes, May 2009
  • “Raising the Bar on Obviousness: How KSR Will Impact Your Life Science Patent,” IP Litigator, January/February 2009 (co-author)


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Erin A. Thomson
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2801 Via Fortuna
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746-7568

Tel  +1.512.542.8762
Fax  +1.512.236.3221
ethomson@velaw.com

Industries/Practices
Intellectual Property Counseling

Intellectual Property Licensing

Intellectual Property Litigation

Intellectual Property Prosecution

Technology

Life Sciences