Atty. Robert Rawlings Jackson
Robert Rawlings Jackson is a lawyer practicing fish, patent prosecution, opinions and 10 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Fish & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 55+ Years Experience
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About Robert Rawlings Jackson at a Glance
Robert Rawlings Jackson is a Retired Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, m&a, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1971). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 1969) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Civil, 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association New York Intellectual Property Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Rawlings Jackson
- Robert Rawlings Jackson is a lawyer practicing fish, patent prosecution, opinions and 10 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1966, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Robert practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Rawlings Jackson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Rawlings Jackson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Patent Law in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Health Care Law in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Rawlings Jackson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Rawlings Jackson's practice in the field of patent, ip, m&a, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Rawlings Jackson brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and m&a, Robert Rawlings Jackson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Rawlings Jackson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Rawlings Jackson Handles in New York
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