Our People

At TDFoster, we can help you secure the rights to your works and assist you in their exploitation.

Experienced Attorneys

TD Foster focuses primarily on patent and trademark prosecution, patent and trademark litigation and related counseling, and advises on trade secret and copyright matters. The law firm has considerable experience with a wide range of technologies, with particular emphasis on the biotechnology area. The firm is registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office and has litigated patent and trademark-related disputes before the United States Patent & Trademark Office, as well as numerous federal and state courts.

The practice frequently provides strategic guidance regarding all phases of patent and trademark portfolio management. The firm has considerable experience advising companies actively involved in patent and trademark license negotiations, as well as companies evaluating whether to embark upon licensing and advertising campaigns. The practice also supervises the prosecution of patents and trademarks, conducts intellectual property reviews in connection with mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases, and advises on technology development and commercialization matters.

Thomas D. Foster

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Thomas D. Foster specializes in intellectual property law besides providing management oversight of the firm.  Mr. Foster has considerable experience with a wide range of technologies, with particular emphasis on the biotechnology area.

M.S., Biotechnology – Johns Hopkins University 1996
J.D., American Univ., Washington College of Law 1989
B.S., Landscape Architecture – Penn State 1984

U.S. Supreme Court, 2017
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2014, California, 2001
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Ana Jolie Foster

LAW CLERK

Ana Jolie is a law clerk with experience in trademark and copyright matters.

Her experience includes trademark searching, preparation of trademark documents, and electronic filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

J.D. – University of San Diego, Anticipated 2022
B.A. Sociology – University of California San Diego, 2017

Jonathan A. Kidney

– Affiliate Attorney

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Jonathan A. Kidney has over 20 yrs. experience in intellectual property protection in the electrical-mechanical arts. Prior to moving to San Diego, Mr. Kidney worked for law firms in Washington D.C.

J.D., George Mason University, 1999
M.S., Electrical Engineering – Clemson University, 1992
B.S., Electrical Engineering – Clemson University, 1984

District of Columbia, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2000
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Margarita Solis

– Affiliate Attorney

CORPORATE | BUSINESS LAW

Margarita concentrates her practice in corporate and trademark law and has significant experience helping clients form, acquire, operate, and sell businesses in a variety of industries.

She provides strategic counsel to companies on corporate law in several industries including energy, real estate, medical device, computer hardware and software, publishing and printing, and food.

Margarita’s strong background in advising clients in both the United States and Mexico business transactions, along with her fluency in Spanish, gives her valuable experience to offer clients creative legal solutions to their projects.

M.S., Financial Law – Rosario University, 1980
J.D., Rosario University in 1979

U.S. District Court, Southern District CA, 2012
California, 2007

We’re ready to litigate your case for you

TDFoster recognizes that IP litigation is often an important component in achieving our client’s business objectives.  Thus, we value it as a core strength of our firm.

Since every case is unique, TDFoster works with our clients to develop a case plan that will help them achieve their strategic business and litigation goals in an efficient and timely manner.  If trial is deemed necessary, our attorneys and affiliate firms have the experience and technical knowledge necessary to effectively present the case to a judge or jury.