With technological experience in standards-based patent analysis, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, radar technologies, wireless technologies and protocols, speech processing, block chain and mechanical arts, Thomas M. Isaacson (Tom) understands the intricacies associated with new technologies and uses that knowledge to provide clients with effective patent management and protection strategies. Tom focuses on patent and trademark prosecution and litigation support, and serves a range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies and startups. His technical work includes artificial intelligence, natural language processing, OFDM waveform structures and protocols, satellite and related technologies, blockchain-based technologies, including new market exchange structures, fintech, medical devices, drones and robotic technologies. Tom has also succeeded in cases overcoming §101 abstract idea issues in patent prosecution. 

Prior to private practice, Tom managed the patent portfolio and strategic development for a major internet and phone provider. As in-house counsel, he managed client counseling, patent application preparation and prosecution, intellectual property strategy and licensing. Tom’s long-time support of a voice-enabled services research lab prepared him well for today’s artificial intelligence innovations. Tom has extensive experience in prosecution and licensing of industry standards-based technologies such as LTE/4G/5G standard essential patents (SEPs), MPEG4, H.264/AVC, WiFi, AAC and MPEG7. He continues to assist clients in obtaining standards-based patents for inclusion in patent pools, particularly with respect to 5G technologies.

A thought leader on blockchain innovation, Tom has published numerous white papers reporting on studies he conducted on world-wide trends in the development of blockchain patents and patent applications.

Tom is also a prolific inventor, named on nearly 100 patents.