Paul Alan Roberts

Paul Alan Roberts

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

Patent application Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Contracts & Agreements, Intellectual Property, Patent Infringement

1050 30th St NW, Washington, DC

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Patent Application 50%

We've written and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications in over twenty different countries worldwide. We write patents on all forms of software, business methods, computers, electronics, automotive, RFID, and surgical system/tools.

24 years | 300 cases

50%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

We write contracts on a vendor agreements, special purchases, sale agreement, licenses, royalty agreements. We also review third party contracts, and help company structure their agreements so help avoid problems with non payment or poor third party performance.

18 years | 40 cases

20%
Intellectual Property 20%

We provide intellectual property advise on a variety of areas including copyright, patent, trade secret, privacy, and trademark concerns.

18 years | 20 cases

20%
Patent Infringement 10%

We help companies enforce their patent and copyrights against third party infringers, and assist in damage calculation, licensing, and settlement agreements.

18 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Protect it! IP

1050 30th St NW, Washington, DC, 20007

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Paul Alan Roberts's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hard L | April 29, 2015

First-class in all rating aspects - thanks.

Within an hour of discussion, Paul demonstrated the level of expertise we'd been seeking. He explained all aspects of the patent filing process. Only after he saw a demonstration of our product did he express a willingness to evaluate our algorithms and other aspects of our software and processes f...or protection. This included his pointing out the challenges that face filers in today's intellectual property environment...meeting the thresholds for success ain't easy! When we have cleaned up our act and are ready for filing for a patent, its Paul Roberts to whom we'll turn to represent us. Thanks

Posted by Justin | February 9, 2015

Very Knowledgeable

Paul was very knowledgeable and was able to quickly give me guidance on the right path for my company. His wide area of knowledge was important as my product requires and understanding of several industries and technologies. I would recommend Paul to anyone seeking professional guidance and an honest... attorney.

Posted by Julian | September 25, 2014

Product Designer and Strategist's Review

Paul is a fantastic lawyer and a savvy business adviser. He takes the time to consider all the issues involved in creating a successful venture and gives excellent guidance in a very down-to-earth way so that complex issues are well understood. In my case, Paul helped me to patent a medical device ...and continues to provide useful information as I proceed through business negotiations. He is fair, honest, and extremely trustworthy. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Jeremy | August 21, 2014

The Contract Master

Paul Roberts is hands down the most professional and knowledgeable attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He took what many in my industry loath, contract writing, and created a succinct document that clearly establishes my relationship with my clients. I am stronger and more prepare...d than I have ever been. If you need an attorney…call someone else, but if you need a contract MASTER…call Paul. Thanks again Paul.

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Michael Roberts

Intellectual property lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is a highly intelligent creative problem solver who has redefined "thinking outside the box." Through hard work he assists his clients in many different intellectual property matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Advocacy Award, Federal Circuit Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Protect IT! IP, LLC

2011 - 2013

Associate, Foley & Lardner, LLP

2008 - 2011

Associate, Hogan Lovells

2005 - 2008

Patent Agent, Dann Dorfman Herrell & Skillman, PC

Associations

2012 - 2014

American Bar Association

Committee Chair

2010 - 2011

American Bar Association

Vice Chair

2007 - 2008

Rutgers Intellectual Property Law Association

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Method and system for the generation, management, and use of a unique personal identification token

Patented

Optimum Processing Solutions, LLC v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc et al.,

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Education

2008

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Johns Hopkins University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Double Feature: Design Sprints, and Patents Patent Trolls and Software

2011

Spring IPL Meeting

Privacy for Search Engines, Web Advertisements, & Social Networking,

2011

ABA Webinars

Ownership and Transferability of Licensed Software

Publications

2014

2011

American Bar Association The Intersection of Intellectual Property, Health Law, and Privacy, Health, Business, and Transactional Law

Languages

English

Activity

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