Thomas R. Goots (Tom)

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Tom Goots's practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, as well as counseling clients on a broad range of intellectual property issues, including restrictive covenant issues. Tom's 10 years of experience as an engineer and as a named inventor on United States patents provide him with an understanding of the issues facing clients.

Tom is experienced in counseling clients on noncompetition, trade secrets, nonsolicitation, and employee raiding issues. He has litigated matters involving employment agreements, covenants not-to-compete, and trade secrets in many different state and federal courts.

He has successfully litigated unfair competition matters in federal court.

His experience in patent litigation involves a wide range of technologies, including wireless email, bone screws, tire design, lighting and electrical products, automotive components, and chemical compounds. He also has represented clients in trademark matters, including opposition proceedings and infringement actions.

Tom also counsels clients on intellectual property issues associated with mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.

Experience

  • Flexjet raises $800 million equity investment from investment group led by L CattertonJones Day advised Flexjet in the $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by L Catterton, with participation from KSL Capital Partners and J. Safra Asset Management Corporation.
  • TopBuild acquires Progressive Roofing for $810 millionJones Day advised TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD), a leading installer and specialty distributor of insulation and related building material products to the construction industry in the United States and Canada, in the $810 million acquisition of Progressive Roofing, a leader in commercial roofing installation services in the United States, from Bow River Capital.
  • Inflexion acquires Veto Pro PacJones Day advised Inflexion Private Equity and its portfolio company Aspen Pumps Limited on the acquisition of Veto Pro Pac, LLC, a manufacturer of a premium range of tool bags and tool storage solutions.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners portfolio company acquires ESC SpectrumJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company, Alliance Technical Group, of ESC Spectrum and Tekran USA from TSI Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Churchill Companies.
  • Parker acquires Curtis InstrumentsJones Day is advising Parker Hannifin Corporation in the approximately $1 billion acquisition of Curtis Instruments, Inc. from Rehlko (f/k/a Kohler Energy), a Platinum Equity portfolio company.
  • Baird portfolio company acquires Industrial Control Systems OnlineJones Day acted as counsel to Baird Capital portfolio company, Cleanwater1, Inc., in the acquisition of Industrial Control Systems Online, a provider of advanced industrial automation and control systems.
  • SOLIC Capital Advisors sold to Gordon BrothersJones Day advised SOLIC Capital Advisors in the sale of the Company to Gordon Brothers Group, LLC, a global advisory and financial services firm.
  • Swander Pace Capital acquires Maple DonutsJones Day advised Swander Pace Capital in connection with the acquisition and financing of Maple Donuts Inc., a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of high-quality frozen bakery products.
  • EagleTree Capital makes strategic investment in NuTrailJones Day advised EagleTree Capital in its strategic investment in NuTrail, a leading nut-based granola brand.
  • Morgan Stanley portfolio company acquires Natural DogJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition by portfolio company FoodScience LLC of Natural Dog, a company that provides natural, vet-formulated wellness products for dogs.
  • Gentex acquires VOXX InternationalJones Day advised Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), a leading supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass and fire protection technologies, in its acquisition of VOXX International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), a worldwide leader in the automotive electronics and consumer electronics industries, in an all-cash transaction.
  • Sky Island Capital portfolio company acquires Becker and Associates Inc.Jones Day represented Sky Island Capital in the acquisition by portfolio company SkyMark Refuelers, LLC of Becker and Associates Inc., a supplier of primarily aviation and ground fueling equipment and accessories.
  • Sherwin-Williams acquires BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints businessJones Day is advising The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) in its acquisition of BASF’s Brazilian architectural paints business (“Suvinil”) for $1.15 billion in an all-cash transaction.
  • Baird Capital portfolio company acquires Integrity Municipal SystemsJones Day represented Baird Capital in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Cleanwater1, Inc. of Integrity Municipal Systems (IMS), a leading technology and solutions provider of branded, engineered lime systems, odor control and chemical feed system process solutions for the water and wastewater industry.
  • Morgan Stanley portfolio company acquires Richard Heath & AssociatesJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Resource Innovations, Inc. of Richard Heath & Associates, Inc.
  • Bil-Jac Foods receives investment from Entrepreneurial Equity PartnersJones Day represented Bil-Jac Foods, Inc. (Bil-Jac), an Ohio-based leading manufacturer of dog food and treats, in connection with an investment in Bil-Jac by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago, Illinois, based private equity firm.
  • High Road Capital sells portfolio company TavoronJones Day advised High Road Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company Tavoron to Fusion Capital Partners, a Los Angeles based private equity firm.
  • American Pacific Group portfolio company acquires OmniData InsightsJones Day advised American Pacific Group in connection with the acquisition by its subsidiary, Fresche Solutions, of OmniData Insights, a leading consulting firm specializing in data and analytics modernization and artificial intelligence solutions.
  • OEConnection acquires PartsTechJones Day advised OEConnection in the acquisition of PartsTech, Inc., an auto parts procurement platform for mechanical repair shops.
  • Accelmed Partners acquires Bioventus Advanced Rehabilitation businessJones Day advised Accelmed Partners in its acquisition of Bioventus Inc.'s Advanced Rehabilitation business.
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