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Robert Jackson

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Intellectual Property
New York, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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Practice Area

Intellectual Property

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New York

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Professional Experience

Partner: Ropes & Gray; Current

: Current; Bob has worked in IP law for more than 35 years. He joined Ropes Gray in 2005 when it merged with Fish Neave, which he had been with for more than30 years.Throughout his distinguished career, he has worked on several litigations (including jury trials) and other contested proceedings such as interferences and judicial appeals. From this experience he has a practical knowledge of the real merits of issues that arise in many IP contexts. For example, Bob is able to bring this experience to bear when advising clients on patent portfolio development. Bob’s client counseling and opinion work (whether the client is for or against a patent) are also informed by and grounded in this experience. The same is true for his work in due diligence investigations, litigation strategy, and licensing. In recent years, Bob has led many studies of patents that clients either wanted to enforce against competitors, were concerned about having used against them, or were considering acquiring. These studies have been in a wide range of technical areas such as semiconductor processing equipment, several different types of prostheses for use in or adjacent to the heart, and integrated circuit devices. In many of these situations, Bob has provided thorough written opinions to clients. In other situations, he has responded to clients’ less formal needs by supplying carefully considered oral advice. Also in recent years, Bob has helped several clients, especially in the medical device and medical instrument areas, develop patent portfolios from the inception of new technologies. In several highly competitive markets, for example in the electronics industry, Bob also helps clients continually add strong patents to their patent portfolios so that the clients’ IP strength against competitors is maintained or enhanced. Before joining Fish Neave, Bob was an Associate Member of Patent Staff at Bell Telephone Laboratories.

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