Robert D.

Robert D. has extensive experience in the legal field, with a focus on intellectual property and regulatory compliance. Robert is currently serving as the General Counsel and member of the executive team at Corsair, specifically for the SCUF Gaming division. In this role, they advise company leaders on intellectual property, risk mitigation, legal strategy, and regulatory compliance. Their responsibilities include data privacy compliance, business transactions, intellectual property drafting and prosecution, litigation, and providing legal advice on the design, manufacture, advertising, and sale of products.

Prior to joining Corsair, Robert worked as the General Counsel for Scuf Gaming, where they provided similar legal counsel and was involved in data privacy compliance, intellectual property management, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and product-related advice.

Before their roles with Corsair and Scuf Gaming, Robert worked as a Partner at Smith Tempel Blaha LLC from 2010 to 2018, where they were responsible for various legal matters. Additionally, they served as Of Counsel at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP from 2007 to 2010, leading patent litigation teams and providing patent and trademark counseling.

Robert also gained valuable in-house legal experience as the Senior Corporate Counsel at Home Depot from 2003 to 2007. Robert was the first in-house patent counsel, overseeing the patent portfolio, intellectual property litigation, and related issues in M&A transactions.

Earlier in their career, Robert worked as a Senior Associate at Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer, where they focused on litigation, intellectual property, and portfolio management. Robert started their legal career as an Associate at Carter & Ansley.

Before entering the private sector, Robert served in the US Air Force as an Assistant Judge Advocate from 1993 to 1999. During this time, they held various positions and led teams responsible for claims adjudication, court martial prosecutions, and providing legal advice on law enforcement and criminal investigations.

Robert D. attended the University of Georgia School of Law from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a JD degree in Law. Prior to that, they attended the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1986 to 1990, earning a BS degree in Applied Physics. In addition to their educational background, Robert D. holds a certification as a Registered Patent Attorney, although specific details about the institution and the year of attainment are not provided.