Robert P. Nupp

Overview

Robert P. Nupp is a patent attorney and Of Counsel in the Intellectual Property and Business & Corporate practice groups at McCarthy Lebit. Robert provides comprehensive legal counsel to corporate clients, focusing on technology-related matters such as intellectual property law, artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, and blockchain technology. His industry knowledge supports his ability to ensure that clients receive specialized advice tailored to navigating the complexities of these cutting-edge areas.

Robert’s intellectual property practice encompasses all aspects of patents and trademarks. He is proficient in drafting and prosecuting patents and providing legal opinions, such as freedom to operate and clearance analyses. Robert also handles inter partes review and reexamination proceedings, and is experienced in negotiating contracts, including joint development agreements. His acumen extends to patent portfolio analysis, curation, and due diligence, as well as conducting prior art searches. Robert also offers comprehensive trademark advice and prosecution services, and manages copyright licensing matters. Additionally, Robert has extensive experience in patent litigation, representing clients in complex legal disputes over patent rights and ensuring the protection and enforcement of their intellectual property.

Robert is experienced with Artificial Intelligence technology, ranging from more traditional machine learning and deep learning models and systems to generative AI, and assists clients in understanding and leveraging AI for their business operations.  He advises clients on regulatory strategy and compliance, intellectual property matters, and agreements. He provides practical and forward-thinking advice to clients operating in this rapidly evolving space.

Digital assets are another key area of Robert’s practice. He is well-versed in the regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets, helping clients comply with evolving laws and regulations. He advises clients on regulatory strategy and compliance, intellectual property matters, and agreements. He provides practical and forward-thinking advice to clients operating in this rapidly changing environment.

Blockchain technology is another area of focus for Robert. He assists clients in understanding and leveraging blockchain for their business operations, whether it’s through the development of smart contracts, decentralized applications (DApps), DAOs, DeFi solutions, or supply chain solutions. Robert provides guidance on the legal considerations associated with blockchain adoption, including intellectual property matters, regulatory strategy and compliance, and agreements. Robert’s ability to translate complex technological concepts into actionable legal strategies helps clients harness the power of blockchain while mitigating the associated potential risks.

In addition, Robert is highly skilled in managing matters on a wide range of other advanced technologies that include application software, e-commerce, wireless network technologies, medical devices, electric motors and machines, controls, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), small chain peptides, rubber polymers and compositions, initiators, electromechanical devices, and consumer products. His comprehensive knowledge and ability to navigate these diverse technological fields enable him to provide clients with valuable insights and strategic guidance tailored to their specific needs and challenges.

After graduating from Northwestern University, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Robert worked as a research and process engineer for Avery Dennison Corporation where he specialized in adhesive chemistry and coating system fluid mechanics. Robert then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He began his legal career practicing in law firms in New York City and Cleveland and also practiced as senior in-house patent counsel to ABB, Inc.