Tom Vitt

OF COUNSEL

I am a trial lawyer who enjoys helping clients make sound strategic decisions about their intellectual property disputes. I have served as lead trial counsel in many patent, trademark, trade dress, false advertising, and trade secret cases in federal and state courts around the country. I have led trial teams representing clients in a range of industries, including medical devices, health care information technology, oil refining, fishing equipment, and manufacturing. I also have extensive experience arguing patent appeals at the Federal Circuit.

My work has been recognized by Chambers USA and the Legal 500, and I have been named repeatedly to the Best Lawyers in America list and recognized as a Minnesota Super Lawyer.

EXPERIENCED • PRACTICAL

Before joining McCurdy Laud, I was a partner in Jones Day's intellectual property group for six years. I spent the first 29+ years of my career as an associate and then a partner at the Dorsey & Whitney firm, where I served for several years as the leader of Dorsey's intellectual property litigation practice.

Outside of work, I enjoy hosting family and friends at our lake cabin near Hayward, Wisconsin, reading, watching NBA and Minnesota Gophers hoops, and traveling with my wife, Kamala.

EDUCATION

  • Duke University School of Law, J.D., with honors

    William Neal Reynolds Scholar

  • Saint John's University (B.A., History), summa cum laude

    National Merit Scholar

ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

COMMUNITY

  • St. Thomas the Apostle (Finance Council and Volunteer)

  • Long-time Volunteer and Past Board Member at Catholic Charities

  • Hon. Jimmie V. Reyna Intellectual Property Inn of Court