Robert J. Evans
Associate
Robert Evans focuses on patent litigation and prosecution. He applies his technical background in computer science to swiftly advance prosecution on software patents. Robert has experience prosecuting patents in a broad array of technology spaces, including semiconductors, medical treatment devices, and mechanical products.
Experience
Carrum Technologies, LLC v. BMW of North America, LLC, et al.
Obtained complete victory against Carrum on appeal of the District of Delaware’s claim construction to the Federal Circuit following Carrum’s stipulation of non-infringement under the claim construction, thereby exonerating BMW’s ACC system, first sold in 2000, against Carrum’s 2004 patents. Invalidated several asserted claims through post-grant efforts before the U.S. Patent Office, including IPRs and EPRs, and pursued claims through proceedings before the Eastern District of Virginia to vindicate BMW’s patent challenges.
1:18-cv-01645, D. Del., Judge Andrews
21-1435, 24-1480, Fed. Cir., Judges Clevenger, Cunningham, Lourie, Moore, Prost, Taranto
IPR2019-00902, -00903, -00904, -00905, -00927, 00928, PTAB, Judges Browne, Scanlon, Tornquist
90/019,010, CRU
Insights
Articles
IP Transactions, Professional Perspective - Future of SEP Licensing in the Auto Industry
August 3, 2023
Bloomberg LawFederal Circuit IP Blog
Burden of Proving Non-Use Rests with Party Opposing Registration
July 3, 2023
Articles
Five Key Takeaways for Patent Owners from BMW’s Victory Against Stragent
June 14, 2023
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)News
Press Release
Seven-Year Legal Battle Concludes with BMW’s Victory Over Carrum Technologies
October 15, 2025
Admissions
- Virginia
Education
- Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University
- J.D., magna cum laude, 2024
- Central Connecticut State University
- B.A., Philosophy, cum laude, 2020
- Central Connecticut State University
- B.S., Computer Science, cum laude, 2020
Robert's Practices
- Global IP Enforcement, Litigation, and Trials
- Patent Litigation and Trials
- Prosecution and Portfolio Management
- Appeals to the PTAB
- Patent Drafting and Prosecution
- Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Robert's Industries
- AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
- Electrical and Computer Technology
- Electronic Devices and Components
- Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Goods and Services
- Consumer Products
- Life Sciences
- Medical Device and Diagnostics
- Transportation and Logistics
- Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech