Rob Kinder

Rob Kinder is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in intellectual property law. Currently serving as Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the United States Patent and Trademark Office since June 2014, Rob has held various roles in the legal field, including Intellectual Property Attorney at Dickstein Shapiro LLP from September 2008 to June 2014, where involvement in high-stakes commercial disputes and patent procurement was prominent. Prior experience includes serving as an Associate Attorney at Hunton & Williams, focusing on intellectual property litigation and patent portfolio development, and as a Law Clerk to the Honorable H. Robert Mayer at the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Rob's career began as an Engineer Officer in the US Army from 1996 to 2000. Education includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University.