Tom P. Papuga

Mr. Papuga earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.  Mr. Papuga's experience and practice are focused primarily in the area of intellectual property, with an emphasis on patent and trademark prosecution. 

Before joining the firm, Mr. Papuga's legal experience included clerking at the county attorney's office, and working in corporate litigation as well as for a private practice firm specializing  in patent  and trademark prosecution and litigation. 

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Papuga worked as a professional engineer, specializing in fluid power and mechanical control systems, in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.  While finishing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Papuga worked as a research assistant at the Rutgers University Robotics & Mechatronics Laboratory.  He also completed substantial coursework in physics, material science, thermodynamics, mechanism design, electro-mechanics, and mathematics.

Education:

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, with honors, Rutgers University

J.D., South Texas College of Law

Bar Admissions/Licensure:

State Bar of Texas

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Professional Associations:

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association