Thomas Hammond III

Thomas Hammond III is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in patent examination and engineering. Currently serving as a Training Quality Assurance Specialist and a Primary Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Thomas also coaches at CrossFit XII Gauge. Previous roles include Electrical Engineer in the United States Marine Corps, Management & Program Analysis Officer, and Quality Assurance Specialist at Arlington National Cemetery, and Patent Analyst at CPA Global. Thomas has a significant background in patent law with experience as a Patent Agent at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP and a Supervisory Patent Examiner at USPTO. An established leader, Thomas was previously a District Manager at ALDI USA and has a strong educational background with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA in Finance/Management Information Systems from the University at Buffalo.