Robert L Rispoli

Robert L Rispoli

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 26 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Bloomfield, CT
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Government Contracts, Land Use & Zoning ... +3 more

Three Regency Drive, Bloomfield, CT

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 75%

Robert has worked in the aerospace industry and brings engineering and manufacturing experience to his legal practice. He handles patent, trademark, copyright and other IP matters, and corporate transactions involving the transfer of such assets. His current practice ranges from seeking protection for a hand tool for an individual inventor to energy generation methods for corporate clients. Robert also has handled IP litigation matters; both as plaintiff and defendant.

27 years | 100 cases

75%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Robert understands the rules, advantages and disadvantages of creating a corporate structure; particularly in light of protecting intellectual property. He encourages his clients to engage other professionals when necessary, such as an accountant or a financial planer and asset manager, and then Robert works with his clients and these other professionals to develop a prudent strategy for moving forward with a business plan.

27 years | 25 cases

5%
Energy and Utilities 5%

Robert’s aerospace, fuel reforming, and combustion experience provide valuable insight to the development of next-generation energy generation devices. His is able to draw upon his IP, corporate, and government legal practice experience to provide counsel to clients.

24 years | 15 cases

5%
Environmental and Natural Resources 5%

Robert’s engineering experience provides a strong basis for handling environmental matters. His experience in navigating the federal regulations compliments his scientific knowledge. Robert has represented clients before the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the CT Department of Environmental Protection with respect to permit applications, permit transfers, and violations. He also handles issues for property owners regarding environmental matters.

24 years | 25 cases

5%
Government Contracts 5%

Robert has developed experience in navigating the complex rules associated with the federal acquisition regulations, the federal export regulation, and the international trade in arms regulations. He has worked with the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, NASA, and other agencies with respect to procurement of services and contract compliance.

23 years | 15 cases

5%
Land Use and Zoning 5%

Robert gained a great deal of experience in handling inland wetlands applications in serving as the Chairman of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission of the Town of Windsor. This experience also involved working closely with the Town Planner and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Robert provided representation to corporate clients in this field prior to accepting the position in Windsor and now works closely with Attorney Baram to provide representation in this area.

24 years | 25 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 26 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Clayman, Tapper & Baram, LLC

Three Regency Drive, Bloomfield, CT, 06002

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Robert L Rispoli's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2009

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Atty Rispoli is incredibly knowledgeable. He asks pertinent questions to identify key factors, give sound advice and he finds solutions through out-of-the-box thinking. His goal is to protect his clients. As a person, he is of the highest integrity and trustworthiness.

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Robert L Rispoli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Hafkin

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Bob together at Clayman, Tapper & Baram, LLC. He is an extremely knowdgeable and consientious attorney,"

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David Baram

Business lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bob's background in engineering, business, and law, make him uniquely qualified to assist clients in protecting and preserving their intellectual property rights. He is an outstanding attorney who understands the needs and concerns of enterpising inventors and business persons."

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Jason Gans

Patent application lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Bob is wizard in patent work, His engineering back round complements his acute legal ability"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Member, Clayman Tapper & Baram LLC

2002 - 2006

General Counsel, Precision Combustion, Inc.

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Cummings & Lockwood

1999 - 2000

Attorney, Day Berry & Howard

1990 - 1999

Engineer, Pratt & Whitney

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Patent Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sequoia Sciences, Inc. V. Thomas K. Wood

Obtained favorable ruling jurisdiction/injunction

Triton Technology Systems, Inc. v. Custom Plastic Distributors, Inc. and Daniel P. Roy, Jr.

Settlement

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Education

1999

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MBA

1988

University of Connecticut

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2008

Small Business Issues

IP Matters for Small Businesses

2007

Small Business Issues

IP Matters for Small Businesses

2007

IP Open Discussion

Patent Protection for Energy Generation Improvements

2006

Small Business Issues

IP Matters for Small Businesses

2005

Small Business Issues

IP Matters for Small Businesses

2004

Small Business Issues

IP Matters for Small Businesses

Publications

2008

The Connecticut Law Tribune A Future of Limitless Possibilities
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