Tyler Thomas

Tyler Thomas focuses his practice on commercial and intellectual property litigation, representing clients in the media, technology, entertainment, and financial sectors in high-stakes disputes. His litigation experience includes intermediary liability, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, defamation, and unfair competition matters, as well as the enforcement of clients’ intellectual property rights in digital and commercial spaces. He advises clients on trademark and copyright disputes while ensuring compliance with laws governing online speech, advertising, and consumer protection.

Tyler previously served as a risk consultant, advising Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and multinational conglomerates on managing exposure, cyber threats, and operational risk. He draws on this business acumen to guide clients through disputes involving defamation, publicity rights, trade secrets, employment matters, and internal investigations. Tyler has substantial experience managing crisis situations involving reputational harm, media exposure, and cross-border liability.

Additionally, Tyler regularly advises clients on entity and contract structuring, corporate governance, and strategic partnerships, particularly for creators, entrepreneurs, and early-stage ventures. He is often called upon to serve as outside counsel for clients seeking seamless integration of legal, media, and business strategy.

Representative Experience

• Defended Meta in a case related to the use of cookies in online advertising. Prevailed on a motion to dismiss in favor of Meta. Adnexus, Inc. v. Meta Platforms, Inc., No. 6:23-cv-00152
• Defended PayPal Inc. in a case related to backend payment APIs. Received a favorable settlement for PayPal for low-six figures, Plaintiff alleged high seven-figure damages. Implicit v. PayPal Inc., No. 6:22-cv-00686
• Advised Universal Electronics Inc. on major divestment of its patent portfolio