Professional Experience
Bob is experienced in all areas of trademark law, including searches and advice regarding selection and clearance of trademarks, trademark registration prosecution, trademark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, enforcing trademark rights in court, defending trademark infringement claims, and trademark licensing; and international trademark registrations, oppositions, litigation, and licensing. Argued: Kohler Co. v. Moen Incorporated, 12 F.3d 632, 29 USPQ2d 1241 (7th Cir. 1993); The Forum Corp. of North America v. The Forum Ltd., 903 F2d 434, 14 USPQ2d 1950 (7th Cir. 1990).
Education and Honors
- Duke University (J.D., 1973)
Member Editorial Board, Duke Law Journal. Order of the Coif.
- University of Michigan (A.B., 1970)
Bar Admissions
Michigan,
1974
Wisconsin,
1973
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1974
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1974
Professional Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell AV
® Peer Review Rated.
Professional and Civic Activities
- Member: State Bar of Wisconsin; State Bar of Michigan; International Trademark Association; Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association.
- Wisconsin Montessori Society, Inc.; Director, 1983-1992; President, 1987-1989; Treasurer, 1983-1987; Capital Campaign Co-chair, late 1990’s.
- St. John the Evangelist Cathedral Parish; Development Committee, 2009-present; Faith in Our Future Capital Campaign, Advance Commitment Committee Co-chair, 2008.