Robert J. Pineau

Of Counsel

T 313-961-0200 F 313-961-0388

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Robert J. Pineau has more than 27 years of experience as an intellectual property and business practitioner and litigator.

Practice Areas

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Bio

Robert’s intellectual property practice includes all aspects of copyright and trademark law and registrations as well as domestic and cross-border licensing and trade secret disputes.  His multifaceted litigation practice includes intellectual property, business, franchise and real estate disputes. Robert served as lead counsel on a number of published and groundbreaking decisions. Robert represents clients at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts.

Robert regularly represents and counsels business clients on corporate formation and day-to-day issues and well as ongoing business and personal counseling.

Robert has published articles in professional and trade publications and has lectured on a variety of topics related to his areas of practice.

Robert has been awarded and maintains the Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, reflecting preeminence in legal ability and integrity.

credentials

Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan, Intellectual Property Law Section
  • State Bar of Michigan, Business Law Section
  • State Bar of Michigan, Computer Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
  • Detroit Bar Association
  • Washtenaw County Bar Association
  • Justinian Honorary Law Society of the Syracuse University College of Law

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Michigan
  • New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
  • Oakland University, B.A.

Insights & News

February 26, 2018

Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week

Kerr Russell's latest ad "Driven By Results" debuts in Crain's M&A, Biggest Deals issue this week. The ad emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We understand the region. We know what moves Michigan. We are committed to the community."

January 26, 2018

Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services

Kerr Russell is proud of Detroit. We are proud to have had a seat at the table here since 1874. Our exceptional attorneys understand the unique challenges facing business leaders. Our legal solutions are prompt, accurate, economical, and focused around your needs in every area. We know Michigan business like the back of our hands.

January 15, 2018

Influencing the Legal Landscape - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the third ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "Influencing the legal landscape." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We don't sit on the sidelines. We are active in industry groups and we're driving legislative change. We are leaders in the law."

November 30, 2017

Merry and bright ... Kerr Russell welcomes the holiday season

It's a time to celebrate, reflect and remember. However you mark the holidays, we hope your days are filled with warmth and thankfulness, good times, and endless cheer. As another year draws to a close, we at Kerr Russell are grateful to you. You give purpose to our work and add meaning to our relationships. Your trust is a cherished gift. Enjoy these images as we get our offices ready to celebrate the holiday season. Design by Mandy Lark of Lark Interior Design.

November 16, 2017

Culture of Connection - new Kerr Russell ad to appear in Michigan Lawyers Weekly and dbusiness

Kerr Russell introduces the second ad in the new "Est. in Detroit 1874" series: "A culture of connection." The piece emphasizes the firm's 143-year presence in Detroit as part of the larger business and legal community. "We are relationship focused. We know our people and our clients are the lifeblood of our firm."

November 3, 2017

Kerr Russell launches new advertising in upcoming issues of dbusiness and Crain's Detroit

With this month's issue of dbusiness, focused on Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, Kerr Russell launches its new brand advertising with "A Track Record of Results." Working with Identity Public Relations and Marketing, Kerr Russell's marketing team developed the creative to emphasize the firm's longstanding place in Detroit's legal and business history.

Representative Matters

Sun Valley Foods, Co., v. Ward, 460 Mich 230 (1999)

Township of Casco v. Michigan Boundary Commission, 243 Mich App 392 (2004)

Township of Casco v. Secretary of State, 472 Mich 566 (2005)