Robert S. Lee

Robert S. Lee is a patent litigation attorney with Lee & Hayes, P.C., a pre-eminent intellectual property law firm. He is identified as a co-founder of the firm and possesses extensive experience in patent prosecution and litigation, particularly within technology sectors. Lee & Hayes, P.C. offers a broad range of intellectual property services, including patent preparation and prosecution, litigation and dispute resolution, and post-grant procedures.

Lee's practice appears to focus on defending operating companies in patent disputes. His tracked appearance is on the defendant side in Unified Patents v. Longhorn Automotive Group LLC. In this matter, Lee represented Longhorn Automotive Group LLC as the Patent Owner in an Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), where Unified Patents challenged the validity of U.S. Patent No. 8,085,192. The PTAB ultimately denied institution of this IPR on procedural grounds, a favorable outcome for the patent owner.

The technology areas associated with his work include automotive technology, given the "Automotive Group" in his notable case, which aligns with Lee & Hayes' broader industry expertise in areas such as Aerospace, Transportation & Heavy Machinery, Computer & Electrical Technology, and Telecommunications. The firm's patent litigation group is experienced in handling cases in Federal courts, the International Trade Commission (ITC), and before the PTAB.

While details regarding Robert S. Lee's specific bar admissions and education are not reliably sourced, Lee & Hayes, P.C. operates with over 70 IP attorneys and agents across multiple offices in the U.S.