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Robert J Kimmer
also known as Rob Kimmer, Robert Kimmer
About Robert
Biography
Rob Kimmer is Head of Trademarks with Mei & Mark LLP, focusing on the prosecution and litigation of worldwide trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. He also focuses on the intersection of venture capital, early-stage companies, and intellectual property.
Mr. Kimmer assists clients with worldwide naming/branding projects as well as enforcement of their intellectual property assets and development of effective IP strategies. He has experience counseling clients with regard to sensitive copyright matters, such as certification testing materials and proprietary computer program code.
Having filed and won the first ever .XXX Domain Rapid Evaluation Service (RES) proceeding in the world, Mr. Kimmer is well-versed in domain name matters. He has successfully handled a variety of international disputes and Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDPR) proceedings.
Mr. Kimmer has counseled Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, technology start-ups, venture capital firms, accelerators, and non-profit organizations in regard to branding, naming projects, prosecution and IP enforcement.
Prior to joining Mei & Mark, LLP, Mr. Kimmer was an attorney at the Washington, D.C. offices of Michael Best and Rader Fishman & Grauer, as well as serving as practice group chair of an IP boutique. He has also worked as in-house counsel for Maple Life Financial/MLF Financial Group, a financial and insurance company.
Education
J.D., George Washington University
B.A., Emory University
B.A., Emory University
Bar Admissions
District of Columbia, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Professional Recognition
Who’s Who in America 2010-2015
Who’s Who in American Law 2012-2013, 2015-2016
Who’s Who in American Law 2012-2013, 2015-2016
Community Involvement
Member of the Wyngate Citizens Association in Bethesda, MD
Active member of the GW Law Alumni community and Center for Professional Development & Career Strategy
Active member of the GW Law Alumni community and Center for Professional Development & Career Strategy
Outside Interests
Juggling – Performed in Super Bowl XXXIV for President George H.W. Bush and Muhammad Ali
Game show veteran – having appeared on Win Ben Stein’s Money and NCB’s Million Second Quiz (hosted by Ryan Seacrest). Rob is an avid trivia buff who competes in pub trivia and in the elite trivia group, Learned League.
Chasing his toddler-aged daughter around the house
Game show veteran – having appeared on Win Ben Stein’s Money and NCB’s Million Second Quiz (hosted by Ryan Seacrest). Rob is an avid trivia buff who competes in pub trivia and in the elite trivia group, Learned League.
Chasing his toddler-aged daughter around the house
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
GC (Entertainment/Talent Mgmt. for Oscar-winning actor), Call It Whatever You Want LLC
2016 - Present
Head of Trademarks, Mei & Mark LLP
2010 - 2016
Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) & Venture Best Grps., Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
2007 - 2010
Chair, Trademark, Copyright, & Entertainment Law Practice Groups, Litman Law Offices, Ltd.
2006 - 2007
In-House Counsel, MLF Financial Group (Maple Life)
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk to Chief Judge (Term), DC Administrative Court
Education
2005
George Washington University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor (Intellectual Property/IP Law)
2002
Emory University
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Journalism & Theater Studies)