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Richard B. Thomas Promoted to Associate

By (Breaking Legal News)

Richard B. Thomas, a long-time patent engineer with Armstrong Teasdale LLP, has become an associate in the law firm?s Intellectual Property practice group. With Thomas? promotion, the firm expands its Intellectual Property group to 70 people.

Much of Thomas? practice involves advising emerging and mature businesses on the development and leveraging of technology. His main focus is on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patent applications.

?Even in challenging economic times, businesses continue to actively acquire intellectual property and protect their intellectual property rights,? said Armstrong Teasdale Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader Patrick W. Rasche. ?Rich?s background and experience in the field align with our goals for the group. We look forward to his continued contributions and remain excited about the prospects for continued growth over the coming years.?

Thomas received his J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, his M.B.A. from Lindenwood University, and his B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of New York. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the American Bar Association.

About Armstrong Teasdale: Armstrong Teasdale LLP, with nearly 250 lawyers in offices across the U.S. and China, has a demonstrable track record of delivering sophisticated legal advice and exceptional service to a dynamic client base. Whether an issue is local or global, practice area specific or industry related, Armstrong Teasdale provides each client with an invaluable combination of legal resources and practical advice in nearly every area of law. For more information, please visit www.armstrongteasdale.com.

Full post as published by Breaking Legal News on October 22, 2010 (boomark / email).