Dr. Louis Tompros

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Louis Tompros is an experienced first-chair trial appellate litigator who specializes in making the fast-moving and legally complicated field of intellectual property understandable to juries and judges. With a proven track record of handling challenging patent, trademark, copyright, and trade dress matters at trial and on appeal, he has represented high-profile clients across various sectors including technology, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and alternative energy. Tompros has successfully tried numerous intellectual property cases, and his impressive outcomes have solidified his reputation in the litigation community. He was the lead trial counsel in significant cases that involved invalidating competitor claims and successfully fighting against substantial damages claims. His extensive experience has earned him accolades, including being named a "Litigator of the Week" by American Lawyer. A faculty member at Harvard Law School, Tompros also contributes to legal scholarship and education, holding a leadership position at WilmerHale Legal Services Center and participating in various pro bono activities related to intellectual property law, civil rights, and representation of creative individuals.

Research Interests

Experience

Partner

2012-01-01 — Present

WilmerHale • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Lead trial attorney handling numerous high-profile intellectual property cases.

Counsel

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

WilmerHale • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Senior Associate

2009-01-01 — 2009-01-01

WilmerHale • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Associate

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

WilmerHale • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Awards

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Lawyers America

2024-01-01
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Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators America

2024-09-01
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Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers

2024-12-01
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Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers

2023-12-01
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National Law Journal Plaintiffs' Lawyers Trailblazer

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American Lawyer's Litigator Week

2019-01-01
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Law360 Rising Star Intellectual Property

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Massachusetts Coming Lawyer

Courses

Patent Law Patent Trial Advocacy

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.