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Thomas L. Creel, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
New York, NY, United States

About

With over five decades of legal practice, this neutral has spent more than 35 years focusing on the resolution of complex intellectual property disputes. His background includes serving as a lead trial attorney in high-stakes patent litigation and presiding over numerous domestic and international arbitrations. He has extensive experience handling matters involving diverse technologies, ranging from biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to semiconductors and telecommunications software.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Healthcare & Life Sciences Intellectual Property Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Goodwin Procter LLP
Partner
Kaye Scholer LLP
Partner
Kenyon & Kenyon
Adjunct Professor
Columbia University School of Law

Publications Leadership

  • Author, 'Guide to Patent Arbitration', BNA Books
  • Speaker, 'Advanced Licensing Agreements', Practising Law Institute
  • Contributor, 'Patent Litigation Strategies Handbook', ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law
  • Former Chair, Intellectual Property Committee of the American Bar Association
  • Lecturer on International Arbitration of Patent Disputes at various global forums

Positioning Takeaways

A veteran IP specialist with deep technical expertise in engineering and life sciences, suitable for complex international and domestic patent arbitrations.

License & Certifications

  • Admitted to the Bar
  • New York
  • Admitted to the Bar
  • Michigan
  • Registered Patent Attorney
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
1963
B.S. in Engineering
University of Kansas
1960

Distinction

Combines a technical engineering background with over 50 years of legal experience to resolve highly technical patent and trade secret conflicts.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal peers and clients as a meticulous and technically proficient neutral who brings deep industry knowledge to the mediation and arbitration process.