Thomas "TJ" Paxton

Thomas has been a member of Cooley’s patent counseling and prosecution practice group since 2014. His practice involves helping pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and startup companies develop and grow their intellectual property, and he closely collaborates with his clients on issues related to the strategic preparation and worldwide prosecution of patent applications. Thomas also counsels clients on matters related to due diligence and freedom-to-operate issues.

Thomas’ background in organic chemistry and experience in patent prosecution empower him to advise his clients. Before joining Cooley, Thomas worked as a technical specialist at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox in Washington, DC.