Robert Dewald practises intellectual property law, with a focus on the acquisition, protection and commercialization of intellectual property rights in association with chemical and mechanical technologies.

He has experience in patent drafting and prosecution covering a broad range of subject areas. Robert has successfully obtained patents in a variety of fields, including chemicals, oil and gas drilling equipment, process control systems, manufacturing equipment, and medical devices. He also has experience in trademark prosecution, obtaining design rights, and commercial transactions relating to IP.

Prior to practising law, Robert worked as an engineer in the oil and gas industry specializing in operations and equipment design. Before joining us, he was an associate at a boutique IP firm in Toronto.