Thomas F. Fleming

Thomas Fleming is an intellectual property partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He is a veteran trial lawyer with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation and patent litigation. He has co-chaired numerous jury patent trials in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and wireless technology, and has been lead counsel in patent and trade secret litigation matters in the areas of chemical products, devices and genetically modified crops. He has argued numerous appeals, including before the Federal Circuit.

Thomas advises Fortune 100 companies on intellectual property aspects of international merger and acquisition matters, licensing and deal related matters. Prior to joining Kirkland, he litigated matters for DuPont, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Roche, Genentech, ARIAD Pharmaceuticals and Jarden. He has also directed several successful trademark and Lanham Act litigations on behalf of international clients and their U.S. subsidiaries.

Thomas has been recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers in New York. He is a recipient of the 2010 Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Publico Award.