Robert H. "Bob" Stier, Jr.

Robert H. "Bob" Stier, Jr.


Pierce Atwood LLP

Recognized since 1991

Portland, Maine

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Litigation - Patent

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Patent
Spinning circle Big letter B

Bob Stier concentrates on jury trials of cases involving scientific and technical subject matter, with a particular focus on patent, products liability, trade secret and other technology-related litigation. For 35 years he has successfully handled patent litigation nationwide at the trial and appellate levels for a wide variety of clients, especially those in the biotechnology and semiconductor industries. He recently assembled a group of more than 100 community banks and credit unions to present a joint defense against a company demanding license payments for the use of ATMs, which resulted in the dismissal of all claims against his clients and a covenant not to sue any of the group members.

Bob also frequently counsels clients on patent enforcement, infringement, validity and freedom to operate issues. Bob is also responsible for the firm's office in Sweden and typically spends about four weeks in Stockholm each year assisting Nordic clients with various IP issues in the U.S. His longstanding familiarity with the Swedish language and culture enable him to offer unique insights about resolving or avoiding disputes, a contribution much appreciated by Nordic clients, some of whom he has represented for over 25 years.

Contact & Links
Location
  • Merrill's Wharf
    254 Commercial Street
    Portland, ME 04101
Languages
  • Swedish
Education
  • Harvard University, J.D., cum laude, graduated 1980
  • Harvard University, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1975
Bar Admissions
  • United States, Maine
  • United States, Massachusetts
  • United States, Virginia
Affiliations
  • American Law Institute - Member
  • Boston IP Inn of Court - Member
  • Edward T. Gignoux Inn of Court - Co-founder and member
  • SwedenBIO - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S District Court for the District of Maine
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Pierce Atwood LLP
Headquarters: Portland, Maine

56 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

12 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Best Law Firms Badge Full Firm Profile

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Litigation - Patent
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Patent, Portland, ME (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
Awards:
  • Benchmark Litigation "Local Litigation Star" for Commercial Litigation and Product Liability (2013-present)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA for Commercial Litigation (2014-2020)
  • Recognized by Super Lawyers for IP Litigation in Maine
  • The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of IP Litigation and Patent Litigation (1991-present)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Trademark Law

Spinning circle Big letter B

Publications

Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.

Please use the print button to print this profile page.

Spinning circle Big letter B