Lowndes Shareholders Named Among Florida Trend's 2025 Legal Elite Notable Intellectual Property Attorneys

Lowndes is pleased to announce that attorneys Jon Gibbs and Stephen Thomas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite NOTABLE Intellectual Property Attorneys.

This honor is awarded to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional expertise in their field, consistently deliver successful outcomes for clients, and earn the respect of peers through leadership, integrity, and humility. In addition to professional excellence, Legal Elite honorees are distinguished by their commitment to civic and community service, reflecting a broader impact beyond legal practice. Their contributions exemplify the highest standards of the profession and underscore the value of service to both clients and the community.

Gibbs represents clients in a variety of intellectual property matters, including licensing, litigation, auditing, and due diligence. He conducts due diligence investigations in connection with intellectual property transactions, negotiates and drafts intellectual property transfer and license agreements, and documents co-existence agreements.

Thomas advises clients, many of whom have global IP portfolios and product placement, in a variety of markets. In addition, he is engaged in prosecuting numerous patent and trademark applications before the USPTO and actively manages foreign patent and trademark filings in numerous foreign jurisdictions including jurisdictions in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.