Services
Education
Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1992
Michigan Technological University, B.S., 1988
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. Court of Appeals
- Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Northern District of Mississippi
European Patent Office
Board of Patent Appeals
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Robin W. Asher practices intellectual property law, focusing on patent, trademark, copyright and technology transfer matters, as well as intellectual property litigation.
His experience includes administration, strategic development, management and prosecution of global patent and trademark portfolios for numerous Fortune 500 companies; and advising in-house counsel, company management and engineers. He is also experienced in preparation and analysis of patentability, validity and infringement searches and opinions; preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications; negotiation and drafting of license agreements, development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and technology assignments; intellectual property due diligence, freedom to operate opinions and transactional matters; and litigation counseling.
Robin has handled intellectual property matters for a variety of manufacturers and suppliers in the areas of automotive seating and interiors, powertrain components, wiper systems, turbochargers, brake systems, body panels and bumpers, heat exchangers, electric motors, engines, cable controls, air bags and restraints, aerial lifts, automated tarp systems, electric vehicles, battery systems, manufacturing methods and equipment, and robotics.
Honors
The Fellows of the Michigan State Bar Foundation
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020-present
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Intellectual Property and Patent Law, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation - Patents, 2020-present
Managing Intellectual Property "IP Stars," 2015-present
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013-present
Crain's Detroit Business "40 Under 40," 2002
Professional Activities
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Michigan Inn of Courts
Publications
"Intellectual Property" (Co-author), Michigan Business Formbook, Institute for Continuing Education, 1996-present