
R. Kent Roberts
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Education
University of Washington, B.S., Cum Laude
University at Buffalo, B.S., Magna Cum Laude
Cornell Law School, J.D.
Kent is mindful of the critical and often complex interplay of technology and commerce in today's business world. Much of his practice concentrates on legal issues faced by technology companies, particularly those operating in the electrical, software, and/or mechanical arenas, with a special emphasis on general contracts, licenses, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Kent’s practice includes advising clients on protecting, evaluating, transferring interests in, and obtaining approval for new and quasi-new methods and devices in the electronic, computer, and mechanical areas. His experience includes assisting clients with legal matters (both in the intellectual property area and in other areas) with regard to medical methods/devices, biometric methods/devices, and communications methods/devices.
Before focusing on intellectual property issues, his practice included all aspects of corporate law including the formation of business entities, mergers and acquisitions, tax, trade secret protection, and contracts including employment agreements. Kent’s early experience in general corporate law coupled with his engineering experience and engineering education (two degrees in different areas of engineering) frequently yields a different perspective and approach to the practice of law. Prior to attending law school Kent worked as a process engineer and as a designs engineer, providing analysis and technical support to optimize various oil refinery facilities.
Kent exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York.
Honors
- Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society
- Pi Tau Sigma International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society
In the News
- Buffalo Business First, May 9, 2022
- February 10, 2005
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Intellectual Property & Technology Alert, May 24, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, May 21, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, May 10, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 30, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food and Beverage Alert, April 19, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 9, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity and Privacy Alert, February 26, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, February 17, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Trademark Oppositions & Cancellations Alert, January 25, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Intellectual Property & Technology Alert, January 7, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, December 2, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert , November 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, October 1, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, September 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, September 15, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, August 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 25, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 11, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, August 5, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, July 31, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Intellectual Property Alert, May 8, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, April 28, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Intellectual Property Litigation Alert, April 27, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, March 13, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, April 30, 2019
- Hodgson Russ Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, March 20, 2019
- Cybersecurity & Privacy Alert, December 17, 2018
- Agriculture Alert, November 6, 2018
- Intellectual Property & Technology Alert, July 7, 2017
Blog Posts
- Partner Objects to Volkswagen Class Action Settlement in Letter Noonan’s Notes Blog, May 16, 2017
Presentations & Events
- Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Center, December 2019
- Hamilton, ON, June 5, 2013
Professional Associations
- Board member, Cornell Club of Buffalo
- Senior past chairperson, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Buffalo section)
Community & Pro Bono
- Executive board member, Boy Scouts of America Greater Niagara Frontier Council