Robert M. Asher

Robert M. Asher is a nationally recognized attorney with decades of experience in patent litigation and prosecution. He leads post-grant proceedings and has been instrumental in defending high-stakes patent challenges, securing multimillion-dollar verdicts, and developing robust patent portfolios that drive major acquisitions and settlements.

Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, giving him a strong technical foundation. He later received his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. His dual expertise in engineering and law enables him to communicate effectively with inventors and craft precise legal strategies for complex technical matters.

Robert has handled prominent cases before district courts and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. His work includes persuading the courts on the limitations of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s use of “common sense” and forcing key decisions on patentability in high-impact appeals. He has successfully managed reexaminations and inter partes reviews while defending active patent litigations.

Robert has provided vital counsel to businesses in technologies such as medical devices, software, integrated circuits, and telecommunications. He has prosecuted patents across diverse industries and has been instrumental in maintaining clients’ licensing revenue by using reexamination strategies to reinforce patents under challenge.

Robert is also respected for his role in intellectual property litigation involving not just patents, but also trademark, copyright, and trade dress claims. His courtroom testimony and strategic legal opinions have withstood challenges, influencing both judges and juries in favor of his clients.

Robert M. Asher continues to support innovation through his thoughtful, effective legal advocacy, helping inventors and businesses protect what sets them apart in the market.

He has earned numerous recognitions, including The Best Lawyers in America® for Patent Law (2021–2025), Super Lawyers® (2005–2024), and IAM Patent 1000 for litigation. His dedication and success have placed him at the forefront of intellectual property law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Sunstein LLP
• Member, American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
• Co-chair, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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