Robert Bondra Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

As Senior Corporate Counsel at Ariat International, Inc., I am responsible for brand enforcement and IP protection. I review general corporate agreements and provide risk analysis on IP and transactional matters.

Farmington Hills, Mi

At Oakland Law Group, I provided IP asset protection, valuation and licensing for the 5-hour ENERGY brand that included managing over 3,500+ assets. I prepared and negotiated sponsorship, endorsement and co-branding agreements with professional athletes, e-gaming, social media personalities, and celebrity spokespersons. I developed and managed a team of international outside counsel for brand enforcement, regulatory affairs and licensing agreements.

Troy, Michigan, United States

During my employment at Bliss McGlynn, I prepared and prosecuted U.S. and foreign patent and copyright applications in the mechanical and electro-mechanical arts for automotive and industrial machine companies (Lear, Mahle, Trico, Bandit Industries). I managed and litigated trademark disputes to professional sports and entertainment organizations (Detroit Red Wings and Olympia Entertainment). I drafted and negotiated agreements regarding the ownership, transfer and disclosure of intellectual property assets. I created and managed an intellectual property portfolio for an automotive start-up, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (predecessor to Mobility Ventures), for an ADA-compliant vehicle. I also litigated commercial agreements and IP infringement matters with six-figure results.

Novi, Michigan, United States

At Carrier Blackman, I successfully litigated corporate and intellectual property disputes within the federal and state courts as well as the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board including the KRONK boxing and EASTMAN OUTDOORS brands. I prepared and prosecuted U.S. patent, copyright and trademark applications. I also drafted and negotiated corporate, employment and ownership agreements.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: MSU Law Rental Housing Clinic - Student Attorney. Research Assistant to Professor Christine Klein, On Dams.

Bachelor Of Arts, English & Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity President (1994 – 1996); English tutor