Portrait of Thomas A. Rammer

Thomas A. Rammer

Of Counsel

Thomas Rammer is Of Counsel in Ice Miller’s Intellectual Property Group.

Tom has broad Federal trial experience in pharmaceutical, semiconductor, software and pro bono matters. He’s familiar with all aspects of the process, from comprehensive risk analysis to consideration of litigation alternatives that focus on achieving successful outcomes for his clients, and briefing and oral argument preparation for Federal Circuit appeals.

Tom is proven in oral advocacy, having presented jury trial closing arguments, patent claim construction, motions in limine, summary judgment motions, direct and cross examinations for fact and expert witnesses, substantive motion arguments and discovery and pre-trial motions. He also has experience taking and defending depositions and negotiating with opposing parties.

    Education

    • University of St. Thomas (B.S., magna cum laude, 2000)
      • Physics
    • University of St. Thomas (B.A., magna cum laude, 2000)
      • Chemistry
    • University of Chicago (M.S., 2001)
      • Chemistry
    • DePaul University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2008)

    Admissions

    • Illinois
    • United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois
    • United States Patent and Trademark Office

    Awards & Recognition

    • Leading Lawyers Advisory Board Leading Lawyer, 2021
    • Leading Lawyers℠, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, 2024-2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch, 2021-2023
    • Managing Intellectual Property IP Rising Star, 2020-2021, 2024
    • Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in Intellectual Property Litigation, 2016-2018
    • Law Bulletin Publishing Company’s Leading Lawyers Emerging Lawyer, 2016-2019
    • CALI Award in Intellectual Property, DePaul University College of Law, 2008
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