About Thomas
Practice areas
- Intellectual property: 30%
Tom has represented local, national and international clients in a variety of complex litigation, including copyright disputes in the United Kingdom and multi-jurisdictional federal patent infringement and invalidity claims. Tom hias published on infringement matters and given numerous seminars.
18 years, 200 cases
- Government contracts: 25%
Secret clearence, fomer military officer (US Army). Currently represent numerous defense contractors in routine AR and DFAR contracts, teaming agreements, ITAR and export matters as well as bid protests, debarment and clearance matters.
18 years, 50 cases
- Aviation: 20%
Licensed instrument pilot and certified as a panel attorney for AOPA. Has handled numerous cases involving the FAA. Aircraft transfers and accidents, pilot and part 135 representation.
18 years, 200 cases
- Litigation: 15%
Tom has handled a variety of complex litigation, and been promeniently featured in VirginiaSuper Lawyers in the top 2.5% of commercial litigators in the state. He has also appeared before the Supreme Court of Virginia where he successfully argued the application of the intra-corporate immunity doctrine as it relates to conspiracy claims.
18 years, 200 cases
- Entertainment: 10%
Handled largest number of copyright infringement cases for film studios in US history. Case for Hurt Locker v. Doe, number 2 case in Entertainment, 2010 (Hollywood Reporter. Named top 100 Power Lawyers in Entertainment Law for litigation.
18 years, 5,000 cases
Languages spoken
French
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| DC | Active | 2001 | 07/03/2017 |
| MD | Active | 1999 | 06/09/2017 |
| VA | Authorized to practice law | 1999 | 02/13/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| Member | Who's Who In American Law | 2011 |
| SuperLawyer | Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
| Top 100 Power Lawyers in Entertainment | Hollywood Reporter | 2010 |
| SuperLawyers | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
| SuperLawyers | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Managing Partner | Dunlap, Grubb & Weaver, PLLC | 2002 - Present |
| CEO | Ceres Nanosciences, Inc. | 2007 - 2011 |
| Special Prosecutor | Loudoun County | 2005 - 2005 |
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| Leesburg Executive Airport | Commissioner | 2008 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, Membership Committee | Board Member | 2007 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudoun Community Free Clinic | Vice Chair/ Board Member | 2005 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Airline Owners & Pilots Association | Panel Attorney | 2004 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American MENSA | N/A | 1998 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudon County Bar Association | President | 2004 - 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudoun County Bar Association, Board | Board Member | 2003 - 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Swimways Corp. v. Zuru, Inc., No. 2:13CV334, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 98092 (E.D. Va. July 18, 2014) | Judge Davis of the Norfolk Division of the EDVA found, as a matter of law, that a patent was either anticipated or rendered obvious by the prior art. Summary judgement for the Defendant (our client) Zuru, LLC invalidating the patent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States ex rel Carter v. Halliburton Co | The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of a qui tam action that the district court held was barred by the statute of limitations and the first-to-file bar under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In re: World Airways, Inc., Government Accountability Office (GAO) Case B-402674 | Bid protest for $485 million under Department of Defense for air cargo transportation services of fixed-price ID/IQ air cargo transportation services within CENTCOM. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Electronic Signature In Law: Second Edition | Chapter 8: E-Sign & UETA - Electronic Signatures in the United States | 2007 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Maryland | N/A | MBA | 2012 |
| University of Maryland | Biotechnology | MS - Master of Science | 2010 |
| Washington and Lee University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Lafayette College | English | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
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| Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium | Copyright Litigation in Film & Television Piracy | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| How-To: Intellectual Property | How-To: Intellectual Property | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington & Lee | Intellectual Property Basics | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loudoun SBDC Business Conference | Intellectual Property for Small Business | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VA CLE - Speaking Objections | Speaking Objections | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International Conference on Electronic Evidence | Electronic Evidence in US Federal Courts | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Notary Conference Los Angeles | Electronic Signatures and Federal Law Esign and UETA | 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviews
(11) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
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Kevin Streit, Insurance Attorney
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Tom Dunlap is a dynamic lawyer and individual with a first-rate command of intellectual property law and litigation strategy. He is a natural leader, capable of handling any matter placed in his hands.
Daniel Smith, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tom is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated lawyer whose expertise and attention to detail set him apart, particularly in the areas of intellectual property and civil litigation. I had the privilege of working for Tom years ago and fully endorse him as an attorney. He is truly focused on producing favorable results for his clients.
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Vienna, VA, 22182
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