Robert is a registered Patent Agent and neuroscientist with a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology. He brings over 15 years of experience in translating complex scientific concepts into clear, actionable insights for attorneys, scientists, and business stakeholders.
Robert’s work spans patent prosecution and technical consulting, particularly across life sciences and analytical chemistry, and software technologies. He also provided litigation support to trial teams that secured over $3.5 billion in damages.
Most recently, he served as a Senior Consultant at Quandary Peak Research, where he contributed to high-stakes litigation matters by developing expert opinion evidence and conducting reverse engineering of allegedly infringing software.
Previously, at Kramer Levin, Robert drafted and prosecuted U.S. and international patent applications across diverse technologies, including life sciences and analytical chemistry. He responded to office actions from various patent offices (e.g., USPTO, EPO, CIPO, JPO, IPOS, etc.)
At Irell & Manella, he supported litigation teams by explaining computer architecture, wireless communication, life science, and medical device technologies for non-technical attorneys. His work also centered on developing infringement and invalidity positions, identifying claims and claim elements for construction at Markman hearings, assisting attorneys prepare for expert witness depositions.
Relevant cases
- VLSI Technologies v. Intel
- Optis Wireless Technology LLC et al. v. Apple Inc.
- AbCellera Biologics Inc v. Berkley Lights, Inc.
- Personal Genomics Taiwan, Inc. v. Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.