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- Tom Polcyn
- 314 552 6331 314 552 6331 direct | Email
- Steve Ritchey
- 314 552 6232 314 552 6232 direct | Email
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REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS
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Apath
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Magnet, LLC
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Monsanto
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University of Nebraska
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We assist clients with negotiating software licenses, software maintenance and support agreements, strategic alliances, joint ventures, research and development agreements, and manufacturing, distribution, dealer, OEM and supply agreements. We also help clients protect their proprietary software through patent, copyright and trade secrets.
Our lawyers have represented vendors and large users of computer systems in all aspects of the procurement and protection of hardware and software systems. We have also represented clients in negotiations with software industry trade groups concerning claimed software infringement.
On behalf of several universities, we have been actively involved in the process of technology acquisition and transfer, including drafting, counseling and negotiating related agreements. Those agreements have included patent and technology license agreements with large pharmaceutical and biotech companies for values in excess of several hundred million dollars. Related agreements include third-party research and associated technology and patent license agreements through which a university may obtain commercial funding for ongoing research and lab support.
Publications
Ten due diligence keys to unlock value from your SaaS contract
Participate in standard-setting bodies? The enforceability of your patents could be affected
USPTO launches new proof of use audit program
What U.S. companies need to know about their IP rights post-Brexit
TCLE
Intellectual Property Primer for Higher Ed Institutions
TC Rewind 2014 - The Protection of IP When Working in the Federal Government & Commercial Markets
Licensing for the Government Contractor
Blog Posts
That’s all, folks! Alabama becomes 50th state with breach notification law
Grumpy Cat still grumpy despite big copyright verdict
Clinical trials Part I: The upcoming clinical trials reporting rule
News
Thompson Coburn client Charles Rice wins 2020 Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C Virus discoveries
Jennifer Visintine named a 2019 Missouri Up & Coming lawyer
Missouri Court of Appeals rules for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Agribusiness professionals enjoy hands-on farm simulation at Thompson Coburn
Congratulations to our 2017 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Thompson Coburn leads Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to $600,000 jury verdict
New Thompson Coburn blog In Focus covers photo copyright cases
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Steve Ritchey writes about the America Invents Act for the American Ceramic Society
UMSL Research & Innovation Week to feature Tom Schlafly presentation
Steve Ritchey publishes article on patent basics for American Ceramic Society
Thompson Coburn closes acquisition of Lion’s Choice restaurants
David Kaufman covers top trends from 2013 InvestMidwest
IT news site interviews Matt Braunel on patent infringement litigation
Thompson Coburn leads Federal Signal’s $110 million sale of FSTech to 3M
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Senior Counsel
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St. Louis
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Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities, and national and international companies in commercial transactions and counseling involving t... Chip's practice focuses on the representation of individuals, universities,... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entrepreneurs toward growth and success at each stage of their business. Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entreprene... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a variety of mechanical and electrical arts. Matt’s practice is focused on the preparation and prosecution of patent app... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Rob is a pragmatic, solution-oriented advisor who guides companies through major transactions as well as provides comprehensive advice on their day-to-day operations and ... Rob is a pragmatic, solution-oriented advisor who guides companies through ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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David is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. David is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals through strategic and creative approaches to the protection and enforcement of their intellectu... Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals ... |
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Partner
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New York
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Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the world through strategic trademark counseling and enforcement. Shoko helps companies protect their valuable brands in markets around the w... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the world's largest consumer products companies and service providers, with a focus on IP portfolio man... Tom provides strategic intellectual property counseling to some of the worl... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and provides comprehensive counsel on licensing and technology transfer. Steve advises clients on domestic and international patent applications and... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law practice groups. Jennifer is a partner in the Firm's Intellectual Property and Media Law pra... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal practice, which primarily focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Ben brings a background in electrical and computer engineering to his legal... |
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