Withers LLP

Litigation and Arbitration

Associate

As an engineer, a veteran and a lawyer, Robert has delivered methodical, disciplined and pragmatic results for over 30 years. Having served in private practice and as General Counsel, Robert provides corporate, intellectual property and trial counsel integrating legal principles with business initiatives to maximize profit, reduce cost, and generate and protect assets. He has provided due diligence counsel and has negotiated, drafted and managed a broad array of contracts, licenses, and joint venture and cooperative development agreements. He has also served as litigation counsel in cases including patent, trademark and copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair trade practices, breach of contract and shareholder rights, and has successfully negotiated complex settlement agreements. As a patent attorney, Robert has provided global patent prosecution and portfolio management in the fields of air purification, power generation, oil and natural gas extraction, building materials, cellular and consumer products.

Robert also has extensive experience ensuring regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs & DFARs), Import/Export Regulations (EAR & ITAR), and the Federal Aviation Regulations (Parts 121 & 145). In 2016, Robert successfully represented a member of an aerospace supply chain during an investigation by the Department of Justice involving the processing of military engine parts bringing it to a conclusion with no adverse findings. Robert continues to obtain, maintain and defend ITAR registrations for his clients.

Board of Ethics; Town of Windsor (Former Member)

Windsor Town Council; Town of Windsor (Former Member)

Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission; Town of Windsor (Former Chairman/Member);

American Bar Association

Connecticut Bar Association

U.S. Patent Bar

UConn School of Engineering Alumni Association (active member, former President)

UConn School of Engineering Advisory Board (former member)

American Legion

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (former Presiding Justice)

Veteran: US Army/Connecticut Army National Guard

University of Connecticut School of Law, Honors Graduate, J.D.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Honors Graduate; Concentration in Finance; MBA

University of Connecticut, Mechanical and Materials Engineering; B.S.