Robert M. Isackson

Rob Isackson is a senior, front-line IP litigator who works with clients to identify IP problems in their business context. Then, using his diverse experience, often bringing bring a fresh perspective, he develops creative and cost-effective strategies that align with the client’s business objectives to move its business past the IP issue. Providing front end clarity to reduce and manage client risk, Rob has nine patent, two trademark, and two arbitration trials under his belt and led litigation teams in over seventy-five other IP cases filed in more than thirty different U.S. courts. Rob also leverages his litigation experience to help clients with IP due diligence, freedom-to-operate opinions, procurement strategies, and transactions. Historically, Rob has prosecuted to issuance more than two hundred U.S. patents, and advised on dozens of IP deals in various technologies. IAM Patent 1000 has said this: “Isackson applies a practical, common-sense approach and has the ability to explain complex matters simply, yet precisely. Unlike many lawyers, he doesn’t equivocate, but provides direct and useful advice. He is insightful about how intellectual property can be employed to drive value for a company,” and “He skillfully handles any issue that arises without ever compromising on customer service.”

Beyond client work, Rob serves as the partner in charge of the firm's pro bono matters. He is also a past president of the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, a former Board Member, and remains active on its Amicus and Legislative Action committees. Since 2012 he has served on the Intellectual Property Owners Association Trade Secret Committees and completed a ten year (invited) term on its Amicus Committee. Rob has helped author over a dozen amicus briefs and regularly speaks on IP issues, from ethics to biosimilars, at association meetings. Rob holds J.D. and B.S.E.E. degrees from the University of Michigan. Before law school, Rob worked in an auto factory, fried circuits in an electronics design lab, and washed dishes at an Alta, Utah ski resort, which encouraged him to meld his passion for technology with advocacy and become an IP lawyer.