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Robin W Asher

Robin W Asher

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property – Copyrights; Litigation; Patents; Trade Secrets and Non-Competes; Trademarks and Brands

Career

Robin W. Asher practices intellectual property law, focusing on patent, trademark, copyright and technology transfer matters, as well as intellectual property litigation.

His experience includes administration, strategic development, management and prosecution of global patent and trademark portfolios for numerous Fortune 500 companies; and advising in-house counsel, company management and engineers. He is also experienced in preparation and analysis of patentability, validity and infringement searches and opinions; preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications; negotiation and drafting of license agreements, development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and technology assignments; intellectual property due diligence, freedom to operate opinions and transactional matters; and litigation counseling.

Robin has handled intellectual property matters for a variety of manufacturers and suppliers in the areas of automotive seating and interiors, powertrain components, wiper systems, turbochargers, brake systems, body panels and bumpers, heat exchangers, electric motors, engines, cable controls, air bags and restraints, aerial lifts, automated tarp systems, electric vehicles, battery systems, manufacturing methods and equipment, and robotics.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Michigan

Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association

Michigan Inn of Courts

Publications

"Intellectual Property" (Co-author), Michigan Business Formbook, Institute for Continuing Education, 1996–present

Education

Detroit College of Law

J.D.

1992

Michigan Technological University

B.S.

1988

Key sectors

Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - Michigan

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Robin Asher frequently assists clients with the development and prosecution of patents and wider portfolio management. He is deputy leader of the intellectual property group at Miller Canfield.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Robin Asher applies practicality to IP issues, which you don't always see in IP lawyers.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Robin clearly lays out our options so we can make a decision.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • Robin does a good job for us. He has strong industry knowledge.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. (38)

Illinois

Michigan

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