J. Robin Rohlicek is a highly specialized patent attorney and principal with a distinguished background in electrical engineering and computer science. His practice is distinguished by a rare combination of deep technical expertise, with a Ph.D. from MIT, and over 50 years of experience in rapidly evolving technology fields, making him a trusted advisor to some of the most selective R&D groups.
Dr. Rohlicek’s approach is built on his ability to quickly grasp complex technologies and their commercial significance, allowing him to craft effective patent strategies without a lengthy onboarding process. He works directly with top-level executives and inventors from early-stage startups, mature companies, and leading academic institutions. His extensive industry experience spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, signal processing, and telecommunications, and he maintains a reputation for foreseeing technological shifts rather than merely following trends.
Services Offered
- Patent prosecution and strategy
- Building U.S. and international patent portfolios
- Patent litigation support
- Noninfringement opinions
- Invalidity opinions
- Freedom to operate opinions
- Litigation strategy advisement
- Trademark services
- Copyright services
- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity counsel
- Employment transactions
- Advising emerging companies
He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and his technical focus includes artificial intelligence, electronics & semiconductors, information technology, and telecommunications. With a history that includes 18 years as a firm founder and 10 years at a leading IP firm, his practice is further informed by his prior roles as a scientist, adjunct professor, and VP of R&D and Engineering.
