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Mr. Robert Z. Cashman

Mr. Robert Z. Cashman

Cashman Law Firm, PLLC
  • Intellectual Property, Patents, Energy, Oil & Gas Law
  • New York, Texas, US Patent & Trademark Office
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Biography

Robert Z. Cashman provides nationwide legal representation for patent litigation matters on a contingency fee basis. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, in New York, and before the US Patent & Trademark Office. Robert is the owner of the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC which helps individuals and small businesses create their business, establish and protect their inventions, and preserve their assets against foreclosure and if necessary, bankruptcy.

Since 2010, Robert has focused his practice on defending accused bittorrent downloaders in copyright infringement lawsuits filed in federal courts across the US. Most recently, cases represented by the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC include Venice PI LLC, Headhunter LLC, Bodyguard Productions Inc., Strike 3 Holdings LLC, Malibu Media LLC, Badhouse Studios LLC, UN4 Productions Inc, ME2 Productions Inc., and POW Nevada LLC. Lastly, Robert also represents accused downloaders who receive DMCA settlement notices from their ISPs from companies such as Rightscorp, and Rightsenforcement.

Robert is the author of the TorrentLawyer blog where he delves into legal issues relating to copyright trolls, copyright infringement lawsuits, bittorrent lawsuits, and other topics. While Robert's roots are in the New York federal courts, he runs his Cashman Law Firm, PLLC from his office in Houston, Texas.

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Additional Practice Areas
  • Patent Litigation
  • Licensing
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    We give free phone consultations for individuals who receive notices (including ISP subpoenas, summons, and DMCA notices) from their ISP informing them that they have been implicated as a John Doe Defendant in a copyright infringement lawsuit.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees provided based on an hourly estimate of the time required for each project (based on past experiences). Projects involve: Representation in a bittorrent lawsuit without a settlement, out of court settlements, and resolution of copyright infringement claims. Hourly fees with a retainer are provided when litigating a case, conducting discovery, or other projects.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Texas
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US Patent & Trademark Office
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US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner / Attorney
Cashman Law Firm, PLLC
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IP Attorney - Asset Acquisition / Licensing / Patent Prosecution
Technology, Patents, & Licensing, Inc.
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Patent Attorney - PCT / Prior Art Analysis
Cardinal Law Group
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Law Intern
Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser
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Education
Touro College
J.D. (2006) | Law
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Honors: CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Computer Law, Spring 2005; CALI Award in Legal Philosophy, Fall 2004
Activities: Jewish Law Report, Research Assistant; Jewish Law Students Association, Religious Chair; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
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State University of New York - Binghamton
B.A. | Philosophy
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Honors: Dean's List
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Professional Associations
Texas Bar
Attorney
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Attorney
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 4457958
Attorney
- Current
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US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO)
Patent Attorney
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Certifications
Patent Attorney, Reg. No. 60,246
US Patent & Trademark Office
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
TorrentLawyer
Contact & Map
10101 Fondren Road
Suite 452
Houston, TX 77096
Telephone: (713) 364-3476
Fax: (281) 764-8744