T.J. DoVale is the Managing Partner of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at FisherBroyles, LLP, where he leads the nation’s top, fully distributed IP legal team—recognized for its depth, technical sophistication, and business‑aligned approach to protecting innovation. With more than two decades of experience, T.J. has built a reputation for delivering strategic, result-oriented counsel that empowers startups, mid‑market companies, multinational corporations, and universities to protect, commercialize, and scale their intellectual property assets.

Leveraging deep technical knowledge from his mechanical engineering background and real‑world industry experience, T.J. transforms complex technologies into tailored, forward‑thinking IP portfolios. His practice spans mechanical, medtech, and emerging technologies, and he is known for crafting pragmatic, commercially grounded solutions that support each client’s growth trajectory.

T.J.’s sophisticated IP practice includes:

• Patent prosecution in mechanical, medtech, and related technical disciplines
• Technology transfer strategy and execution
• Drafting and negotiating complex IP license agreements
• Patentability, infringement, and invalidity analyses and opinions
• Trademark prosecution and brand protection strategies
• Portfolio development and competitive positioning shaped around each client’s business model

Highly regarded for his ability to rapidly understand both a client’s technology and commercial goals, T.J. is recognized for designing IP strategies that strengthen valuation, support investment, and create meaningful competitive advantage.

Before entering the legal profession, T.J. applied his engineering expertise in multiple roles, giving him a unique, practical foundation that informs his legal approach:

• Florida Power Corporation – Designed feeder systems and residential electrical infrastructure as a distribution engineer
• Lake Engineering Inc. – Served as project engineer responsible for environmental control systems
• Additional experience across engineering, manufacturing, and technical operations

This hands‑on technical background allows T.J. to bridge the gap between innovation and protection, offering clients guidance rooted in both legal precision and engineering insight.