Thomas C. Pontani, Ph.D.

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Thomas C. Pontani, Ph.D.

Thomas began practicing as a patent agent in 1978 and started practicing intellectual property law as an attorney in 1982. Thomas is a registered patent attorney with extensive experience in prosecuting and litigating patents, with a specific focus on litigations under the Hatch-Waxman Act.

Since the enactment of the Hatch-Waxman Act in 1984, Thomas has successfully represented U.S. and foreign clients under the Act, assisting them to enter the U.S. market concerning generic drugs such as tamoxifen, ciprofloxacin, albuterol/ipratropium, terazosin, enalapril, norethindrone/ethinylestradiol, cyclosporine, bupropion, omeprazole, nabumetone, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and others. Thomas also has extensive experience in the preparation of opinions on patent validity, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and mechanical arts.

In addition, Thomas has prosecuted numerous patents, especially in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and mechanical arts for more than 25 years. He has also counseled clients on intellectual property issues and has lectured on U.S. patent law and practice in Europe, India, and China. Thomas earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Innsbruck and subsequently earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He is fluent in German.

Experience

Publications

Summary of the Impending United States Patent Act – the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act [Intellectual Property Alert!]

September 16, 2011

Summary of the Impending United States Patent Act – the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act - Intellectual Property Alert! - On September 8, 2011, the Senate approved the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) (hereinafter “the Act”). It is expected that President Obama will sign the Act into law on Friday, September 16, 2011. When the Act becomes law, it will substantially modify the United States’ patent laws, regulations and procedures for the first time since 1952. There are numerous provisions of the Act, and varying dates upon which they take effect.

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property Litigation

Hatch-Waxman Litigation

Patents

Education

Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1982
University of Innsbruck, Ph.D., 1977
University of Innsbruck, M.S., 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
United States Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

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