Robert Houpt Thornburg

Robert Houpt Thornburg

Allen Dyer Doppel Milbrath & Gilchrist PA
  • Business Law, Intellectual Property, Patents
  • Florida, Illinois
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Robert H. Thornburg is a Miami based registered patent attorney who assists technology start-ups, inventors, entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized companies realize the value of their ideas. Moreover, he helps identify and harness potential patentable subject matter in your business. Once identified, he creates cost-effective flat-fee arrangements to help protect and monetize your companies ideas.

Robert proudly provides the following patent related legal services:

* Patent application and drafting
* Patent prosecution
* Patent licensing
* Patent enforcement and litigation
* Patentability opinions and prior art searches
* Patent (non) infringement opinions
* Patent (in)validity opinions
* Clearance / freedom to operate opinions
* Non-discosure / confidentiality agreements
* Work-for-Hire Agreements
* Start-up incorporation services
* Outside technology counsel

Robert received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame, his J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida, and his L.L.M. in Intellectual Property Law, with honors, from The John Mashall Law School. While at Florida Law, Robert served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Technology Law & Policy, Vice Chair of the Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board, and President of the Florida Intellectual Property Law Association.

Robert is the vice chair of the intellectual property committee of the Florida Bar Business Law Section. He is the past chair of the section's computer law committee. An avid Gator, he serves on the executive counsel of the University of Florida Law Alumni Counsel. Recently, he was selected as one of the "40 under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade"

He welcomes the opportunity to serve your patent and other intellectual property needs.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Intellectual Property
Patents
Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Illinois
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Federal Circuit
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Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Allen Dyer Doppel Milbrath & Gilchrist PA
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Education
University of Florida
J.D. | Intellectual Property Law
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University of Notre Dame
B.S. | Chemical Engineering
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Awards
40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami Dade County
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Professional Associations
Florida Bar Business Law Section
Vice Chair of Intellectual Property Law Committee
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Certifications
Patent Bar
US Patent & Trademark Office
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Miami Patent & Trademark Attorney
777 Brickell Avenue
Suite 1114
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: (305) 374-8303