Robert E. Cannuscio

Intellectual Property Counseling and Strategy

Rob’s multidisciplinary approach to IP strategy matches the increasingly collaborative nature of client innovation and spans patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and trade dress. Rob primarily represents clients in domestic and foreign patent prosecution, litigation, and software and technology licensing. He also works with large retailers on branding initiatives and with consumer product companies on packaging design and supply agreements.

Representative Experience

M&A and Corporate Deals

• Represented EPAM Systems in its acquisition of PolSource Ltd.
• Represented Avantor in its acquisition of Masterflex, LLC
• Represented Quaker Chemical in its acquisition of Houghton International
• Represented FGI Industries in s spin-off and IPO
• Represented Legrand North America in its acquisition of Raritan, Inc.
• Represented Spectronics Corporation in its acquisition of H&I Manufacturing
• Represented Graham Partners in the acquisition of numerous portfolio companies
• Represented Urban Outfitters in its acquisition of Vetri restaurants

Litigation

• Represented Penske Truck Leasing, LP in various IP enforcement actions
• Represented Chelsea Building Products in patent litigation involving window frames
• Represented Urban Outfitters in various trademark enforcement actions worldwide

Technical Background

Rob frequently shepherds patent and licensing matters related to mechanical and electromechanical devices, material and system processing, manufacturing operations, medical devices and procedures, computer and internet technologies, and the design and manufacture of aircraft structures, propulsion systems and flight controls.

Rob spent 10 years as an engineer with Fairchild Republic Company, where he worked on fixed-wing military aircraft, and with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, where he worked on both civilian and military helicopters.

Personal Interests

Rob enjoys anything outdoors, including cycling, skiing and hiking.