Atty. Robert D. Rhoad

Atty. Robert D. Rhoad

Robert D. Rhoad is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law.

Princeton Princeton 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (862) 431-2040

Profile Summary

About Robert D. Rhoad at a glance

Robert D. Rhoad is a Partner based in Princeton, New Jersey, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pe (1990). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1990) and College of William and Mary B.S. Computer Science College of William and Mary B.S. with honors (—). Serves clients in Princeton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert D. Rhoad is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, trade secrets and unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from College of William and Mary, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Robert practices at Dechert LLP in Princeton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Robert D. Rhoad's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Princeton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert D. Rhoad

Where is Robert D. Rhoad's law office located?
Robert D. Rhoad's law practice is located in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert D. Rhoad handle?
Robert D. Rhoad focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Robert D. Rhoad practiced law?
Robert D. Rhoad has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Robert D. Rhoad go to law school?
Robert D. Rhoad earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—).
How can I contact Robert D. Rhoad for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1990
College of William and Mary B.S. Computer Science College of William and Mary B.S. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pe
Admitted: 1990

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