As Benesch continues to add to its roster of top-notch legal talent, the firm is pleased to welcome back Partner Thomas B. Kern to the Intellectual Property Practice Group in Columbus.
Thomas specializes in intellectual property matters, with a focus on trademark, entertainment, litigation, and e-commerce issues. His expertise extends across various industries, where he provides guidance to entrepreneurs and businesses at every stage of their life cycle. From business formation to capital raising, intellectual property protection to licensing, regulatory compliance to mergers and acquisitions, risk management to litigation, supply chain to day-to-day business matters, Thomas offers comprehensive advice.
As an integral member of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Group, Thomas dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to representing international and domestic carriers, freight forwarders, transportation brokers, warehousemen, and commercial shippers in a diverse array of matters.
Thomas extends his skills to not-for-profit entities, aiding them in achieving their goals and fulfilling their respective missions. His portfolio also includes handling a spectrum of matters related to cannabis transactions across the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. This involves mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, showcasing Thomas's ability to integrate strategies from more developed industries into cannabis intellectual property practices. He adeptly manages trademark issues, technology and brand licensing, offering strategic advice on the optimal protection and monetization of intellectual property.
Thomas earned his J.D. from The University of Toledo College of Law and his B.S. in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. His wealth of experience positions him as a valuable asset to Benesch's Intellectual Property Practice Group and reinforces the firm's commitment to providing exceptional legal services.