Atty. Robert A. Bourque

Atty. Robert A. Bourque

Robert A. Bourque is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, environmental / natural resources, patent infringement.

New York New York 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (332) 777-0271

Profile Summary

About Robert A. Bourque at a glance

Robert A. Bourque is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District court, District of Arizona and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1990), and U.S. District Court, Western District of New York (1991). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 1982) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert A. Bourque is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, environmental / natural resources, patent infringement
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Robert practices at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Bourque's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Bourque handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert A. Bourque

Where is Robert A. Bourque's law office located?
Robert A. Bourque's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Bourque handle?
Robert A. Bourque focuses on patent, ip, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Robert A. Bourque practiced law?
Robert A. Bourque has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Robert A. Bourque go to law school?
Robert A. Bourque earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Robert A. Bourque for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 1982
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District court, District of Arizona and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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