Thompson Hine elects one in Cleveland

US law firm Thompson Hine has promoted Art Licygiewicz to partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice group in Cleveland.

Licygiewicz has experience in trademarks, patents, and trade secrets and has often presented cases before the International Trade Commission.

He has represented clients in the electrical, mechanical, wireless communications, and software industries.

The move comes as part of eight promotions across the firm.

Deborah Read, the firm’s managing partner, said: “Each of these lawyers exhibits outstanding skill in his or her area and we welcome them to our partnership.”