Thomas F. Lebens is a patent attorney and partner based in the San Luis Obispo office of Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP, a national leader in the field of intellectual property law. Tom has served clients in preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications, including appeals, post-grant review, and interferences, since 1991. He also counsels clients in IP and business strategy, licensing issues, infringement and validity analysis and opinions, and copyright matters.