As a registered patent attorney, Thomas C. McDonough represents and counsels individuals and corporations on intellectual property issues, including patent filings, patent, trademark and copyright infringement matters, and foreign and domestic trademark protection. Tom also has significant experience in licensing matters, including drafting and negotiating software licenses, patent and trademark licenses and transfers and confidentiality agreements. He has been heavily involved in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade dress and copyright infringement actions.
Tom has extensive experience in the mechanical and electromechanical fields, where he has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications. His particular focus has related to hydraulic drive systems, transaxles, pumps, motors and related control systems, differentials and gearing systems, vehicle engines, rail transportation equipment, automotive components and systems, snow throwers, agricultural equipment, and kitchen and household products.