Robert F. Green

Robert F. Green is a respected intellectual property attorney with decades of experience in pharmaceutical patent litigation. As the founding partner of Green, Griffith & Associates LLP, he has been a leading figure in the legal industry since the passage of the Hatch-Waxman Act in 1984. His work has influenced more than 40 drug products. Mr. Green represents both brand-name and generic pharmaceutical companies in complex cases involving patents, regulatory strategy, and FDA-related matters. He offers tailored legal advice, aligning intellectual property strategy with clients’ business goals.

Mr. Green earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He later completed his J.D. at the John Marshall Law School. He is also a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Throughout his career, Mr. Green has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile patent litigations and inter partes review (IPR) proceedings. His litigation victories have allowed clients to launch generic drugs, preserve market exclusivity, or secure favorable settlements. He has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and other courts across the country. Before founding his firm in 2015, he was Vice President at Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd., and served as patent counsel for Akzo and Celanese Chemical.

Robert F. Green has represented companies in cases involving products such as Narcan®, RAVICTI®, DUEXIS®, PENNSAID®, and Prilosec®. He has helped clients manage patent portfolios, defend or challenge patent validity, and navigate Hatch-Waxman litigation. His ability to integrate legal and scientific knowledge has earned him recognition in IAM Patent 1000, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. His advocacy has made a lasting impact on pharmaceutical innovation and access.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Green, Griffith & Associates LLP
• Member, State of Illinois Supreme Court
• Member, U.S. Supreme Court
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
• Member, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  BS in Chemistry

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