Robert Stearns has over 25 years of experience in the legal industry,
particularly in the area of patents. Mr. Stearns maintains a very active patent
practice with clients in the automotive industry as well as medical device,
pharmaceutical and light rail. He handles all aspects of patent law, including
preparing and filing original applications, responses, appeals, reexaminations,
foreign filings and actions, patent clearance and freedom-to-practice opinions,
intellectual property litigation counseling and support, and the management of
large domestic and foreign patent portfolios.