Dechert LLP

Intellectual Property

Partner

Robert D. Rhoad represents clients in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, primarily involving patents and licensing disputes, but also involving trade secrets, unfair competition claims, and covenants not to compete. He handles cases involving a wide range of technology areas, including cases involving patent portfolios and other proprietary information relating to drug delivery systems, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and computer hardware and software technologies.

Mr. Rhoad has handled litigation and provided strategic patent advice for a diverse group of clients, including Endo Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific, Cardinal Health, Acer, Gateway, Hitachi, Pfizer, and other prominent life sciences and technology companies. He has handled many Markman hearings and trials, and has extensive experience litigating Hatch-Waxman Act ANDA infringement actions on behalf of branded pharmaceutical companies. Mr. Rhoad has tried cases in both state and federal court and has also successfully represented clients in arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association New Jersey and Mercer County Bar Associations

The College of William & Mary, B.S., Computer Science, 1987, with honors, Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School, J.D., 1990, magna cum laude