Patrick Michael Thiel is an American attorney specializing in intellectual property law and the younger brother of prominent entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel. Born into a family of German origin that immigrated to the United States, Patrick pursued a legal career, earning his Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School. He has practiced as a lawyer focusing on intellectual property matters, maintaining a relatively low public profile compared to his sibling. While Peter Thiel gained fame as a co-founder of PayPal and an early investor in Facebook, Patrick Thiel has primarily worked in the legal field without notable public controversies or high-profile business ventures. His professional life centers on legal practice, contributing to the broader network of influence connected to the Thiel family, which includes ties to technology, finance, and conservative politics through his brother.