Robert O'Connell

Robert M. O'Connell Jr. is an experienced intellectual property lawyer who serves as Of Counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, based in Boston.1 He specializes in trademark and copyright law, providing comprehensive strategic advice, prosecution, and enforcement services to clients across various industries.1

Professional Expertise

O'Connell's practice focuses on several key areas:

• Trademark and Copyright Law: He offers strategic advice on domestic and international trademark law, as well as copyright protection.1
• IP Protection: His work includes clearance, registration, and protection of trademarks, trade dress, and designs.1
• Dispute Resolution: O'Connell has extensive experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution in intellectual property matters.1
• Transactional Work: He provides IP support for M&A and financing transactions, including securitization deals involving music and television rights.1

Notable Achievements

O'Connell has received significant recognition in his field:

• He has been listed in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) each year since its inaugural edition in 2011.1
• In the 2023 edition of WTR 1000, he received top-tier rankings for trademark prosecution and strategy.1
• O'Connell has been included in WTR's Global Leaders short-list since 2019.1

Client Base

His clients range from small start-ups to multi-billion-dollar corporations, particularly in industries such as:

• Financial services
• Food & beverage
• Apparel
• Retail
• Pharmaceutical1

O'Connell is known for his pragmatic approach, attention to detail, and cost-effective strategies in developing and implementing global branding and trademark protection plans.1 His LinkedIn profile confirms his role as Of Counsel at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, with the username robert-o-connell-4b88884.23