Professionals
Admissions
- Michigan, 2022
Education
- Oakland University, Honors College, B.S. Marketing, 2019
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, J.D., 2022
Samantha specializes in the preparation and prosecution of trademark applications. She has experience guiding small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs in understanding and protecting their intellectual property rights. With a strong background in legal writing, research, and professional communication, she brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. Samantha was a marketing major in college, where she studied the importance of brand identity, ultimately sparking her interest in pursuing trademark law and helping businesses safeguard their identities and build strong, protected brands.
Experience Highlights
- Trademark Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2025-present
- Trademark Attorney, Buckert Patent & Trademark Law Firm PC, 2022-2025
- Paralegal, Buckert Patent & Trademark Law Firm PC, 2021-2022
- Law Clerk, Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook, P.C., 2021
- Sales Intern, BorgWarner Inc., 2019-2020
News
Cantor Colburn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of two new attorneys to its Detroit office, further strengthening the firm's presence and commitment to serving clients across Michigan. David P. Hudyma, Jr., a patent attorney and former in house counsel at General Motors, and Samantha R. Thompson, a trademark attorney with valuable experience in helping small business grow, bring comprehensive and complementary strength that enhances the firm’s ability to serve clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property law.
Professional Affiliations
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Oakland County Bar Association
Community/Civic Involvement
Michigan Humane Society, Weekly Volunteer
