Robert M. Siminski

Mr. Siminski's legal practice concentrates on obtaining, enforcing and licensing patents, trademarks and copyrights primarily in the chemical and mechanical arts. In addition, he provides litigation support, due diligence, intellectual property portfolio analyses, strategic counseling, valuation support services, and opinions.

Among the hundreds of patents he has obtained for his clients, Mr. Siminski has drafted and prosecuted chemical patents relating to adhesives, coatings, conductive materials, films, foams, nanotechnology, pharmaceuticals and small molecules. On the mechanical side, he has obtained patents relating to dental and medical devices, athletic equipment, fastening systems, games and toys, tools, microvalves, and oil and natural gas exploration and extraction and sealing technologies.

Prior to practicing law, he was an analytical chemist in the oil/natural gas industry. During that time, he conducted analysis on soil and water for environmental contamination, directed tests on fuel recovery and designed a fuel recovery system. Outside the office, he is an active lecturer, community volunteer, coach and golfer.

Representative Cases

• Powerhouse Marks, L.L.C. v. Costco Wholesale Corp., et al. Read More »
• CITO Products, Inc. v. R.E. Promotion Services Limited and Injection Molding Industries Read More »

Education

J.D., Michigan State University / DCL
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Detroit

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Minority Patent Practitioners, Advisory Board
• American Chemical Society
• Intellectual Property Owners Association 
  (Asian Practice Committee Member)
• Licensing Executive Society of America
• Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association 
• Real Open Innovation, Advisory Board

 

Personal Affiliations

• Oakland Christian School, Board Member

In the News

• Robert Siminski reappointed to the Asian Practice Committee of the Intellectual Property Owners Organization
• Robert Siminski has been named to the Asian Practice Committee of the Intellectual Property Owners Organization

Books

• The Innovation Superstar Workbook
• The Innovation Playbook: A Revolution in Business Excellence
• The Digital Innovation Playbook: Creating a Transformative Customer Experience