Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

Specialties

Business seeks profit. Uniquely, we embrace our clients’ understanding of their business goals first and work backwards to a sensible legal course of action. Trademark and patent litigation, business disputes, government contracts and both US and international IP patents, trademarks and copyrights are just a few of the concerns that we handle for businesses the world over. From start-​ups to Fortune 500 companies and sovereign governments, our talented Washington DC business lawyers consistently manage disputes, transactions, and intellectual property assets in an aggressive and cost-​effective manner.

History

Established in 2001.

Founded by two former Army officers in 2001 Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a veteran owned law firm with deep connections to Washington DC and the surrounding metro area handling a wide range of business matters including trademark and patent litigation, business disputes, government contracts, U.S. and international patents, trademarks, and copyrights for clients that include small and medium-​sized established businesses and start-​ups, Fortune 500 companies, and sovereign governments. Our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds and combine decades of experience to serve you and defend your interests with flexible solutions and fees. With extensive state, Federal and appellate level trial experience, including both state and US Supreme Court appeals, Post Grant Review and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Circuit experience, DBL is a firm you can trust to successfully go the distance in the largest and most complex cases at the best rates in the industry.

Meet the Business Owner

Thomas D.

Business Owner

Tom Dunlap is a partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig where he focuses on intellectual property litigation and patent infringement claims. In addition to numerous CLEs, Tom is the author of a Virginia Lawyer’s Deskbook, Chapter 8 — Intellectual Property. Tom holds a JD, MBA and MS in biotechnology, and is a former Army officer (Armor), a former special prosecutor, has served as co-​chair of the ABA’s Copyright CLE subcommittee and is formerly president of his local bar association. Most recently Tom was named a SuperLawyer (2016) for intellectual property and has successfully obtained a preliminary injunction in the Eastern District of Texas in a patent infringement claim. The firm has been named a «Best Law Firm in Virginia» by Virginia Living and the PCT Global Law 2016 Intellectual Property Firm. Outside of his legal practice Tom is a rescue diver, instrument pilot, a member of MENSA, and participates in marathons and triathlons.

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«Government contractors who know their business. Whether it is training on foreign soil or the GSA schedules.»