Robert Tapparo brings his study in the field of engineering to his practice of intellectual property law. Robert represents clients in Federal District Court and in proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on matters covering a wide range of technologies, including artificial intelligence, electrical circuits, and vehicle systems and controls. He has experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, patent counseling, preparing infringement opinions, and patent litigations. Prior to joining Venable, Robert worked at an international intellectual property law firm in Washington, DC.