A company’s technology and intellectual property rights are often its most significant assets. When those assets need to be protected or are threatened by litigation, Rob Van Arnam can help. He represents clients of all sizes from emerging technology clients and entrepreneurs to large retail and manufacturing companies and financial institutions by providing practical advice and business solutions. Rob is the chair of the firm's Intellectual Property Section, as well as the Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice. He previously served on the firm's board of directors.
A company’s technology and intellectual property rights are often its most significant assets. When those assets need to be protected or are threatened by litigation, Rob Van Arnam can help. He represents clients of all sizes from emerging technology clients and entrepreneurs to large retail and manufacturing companies and financial institutions by providing practical advice and business solutions. Rob is the chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Section, as well as a co-chair of the Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice. He previously served on the firm’s board of directors.
Rob is an experienced intellectual property lawyer who focuses his practice on litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. He has litigated high-stakes IP cases throughout the country and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), including through trial and appeal. He is adept at understanding clients’ IP assets and business goals and providing practical strategies to achieve those goals. Clients in a variety of industries, including software, telecommunications, life sciences, ag-chemical, firearms and financial services, have used Rob to help protect, license and grow their intellectual property, enforce their rights and defend against suits by competitors and non-practicing entities (NPEs).
In addition to his IP practice, Rob counsels clients regarding the protection of data, and the preparation of privacy and cybersecurity policies, and investigates and represents clients in data breach matters and litigation. Rob also advises clients on matters relating to advertising and anti-counterfeiting and on matters involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Prior to joining Williams Mullen, Rob practiced IP and antitrust law with a national law firm and worked for the U.S. Department of Justice as a special assistant in the Office of Intelligence Policy and the Office of International Affairs.
He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for Patent Litigation, Patent Law, Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Litigation (2014-present). He has been named Best Lawyers® Raleigh “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation - Patent Law (2016, 2020) and for Copyright Law (2018). He has been recognized by Chambers USA for Intellectual Property Law (2013-present), named among North Carolina’s “Legal Elite” by Business North Carolina (2011-2015, 2017-present) and listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers (2016-present). In addition, he has been named one of the “Top Attorneys in North Carolina” by Charlotte Magazine.
Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dickinson College and his Master’s degree in international law from American University. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the Holderness National Moot Court Team and the North Carolina Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation.
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01.14.2021
17 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Camden, Kapp, Scott and Johnson Named to Top Lists
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01.05.2021
16 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2021 ‘Legal Elite’
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11.02.2020
COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Identifying IP Opportunities in Today’s Economy
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08.20.2020
116 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©; Most Total Lawyers in Virginia
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04.28.2020
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 11 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2020
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04.24.2020
Supreme Court in Romag v. Fossil Finds Willfulness Not Required for Trademark Profits
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01.22.2020
10 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Camden, Kapp and Scott Named to Top Lists
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08.30.2019
Rob Van Arnam and Drew Shores Write About Copyright Protection in Video Games for DRI
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08.15.2019
15 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
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08.15.2019
119 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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04.25.2019
30 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2019
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02.05.2019
11 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Keith Kapp and Elizabeth Scott Named to Top Lists
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01.02.2019
13 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2019 ‘Legal Elite’; Keith Kapp and Elizabeth Scott Inducted Into Hall of Fame
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12.10.2018
Lawsuits Regarding ADA-Compliant Websites Spike in 2018
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10.15.2018
PTAB Adopts Phillips Claim Construction Standard for AIA Challenges
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08.15.2018
110 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in Latest Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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07.13.2018
Fourth Circuit Ruling Makes Data Management Policies More Important than Ever
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05.03.2018
29 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized in Chambers USA 2018 Guide
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04.11.2018
Rick Matthews Discusses Recent Trademark Infringement Victory with Law360
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01.25.2018
9 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018; 3 Included in Rising Stars List
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01.03.2018
11 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2018 ‘Legal Elite’
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10.30.2017
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) – Designate Your Agent.
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09.14.2017
Rob Van Arnam and Mike Sajovec Discuss Patent Infringement Suit Against TaylorMade with GolfWRX
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08.14.2017
Nine Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2018 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ by The Best Lawyers in America
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08.14.2017
114 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
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05.26.2017
32 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 12 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2017
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05.24.2017
Back to the Future: Supreme Court Narrows Patent Venue in TC Heartland Case and Returns Dispute to State of Incorporation or Where Defendant Has Regular and Established Place of Business
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02.01.2017
10 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers List
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01.06.2017
Eight Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s ‘Legal Elite’ in 2017
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08.15.2016
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
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08.02.2016
No Harm, Yes Foul: FTC Rules Risk of Consumer Harm Sufficient to Find LabMD Liable for Security Breach.
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06.02.2016
26 Williams Mullen Attorneys, 11 Practice Areas Recognized by Chambers USA for 2016
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03.23.2016
Latest "Ransomware" Attack Affects Hospital Data – How Secure Are Your Patient Data?
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01.21.2016
12 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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12.21.2015
FDI USA News - December 2015
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11.11.2015
Rob Van Arnam to Present Award for Best “New Media/Digital Company” at NCTA’s 20th Annual NC Tech Awards
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10.02.2015
Do You Know Your IP Rights In Your Imagery and Other Data Products?
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10.01.2015
31 Tips for 31 Days - National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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08.27.2015
In FTC v. Wyndham Worldwide, Third Circuit Upholds FTC Authority to Enforce Flawed Cybersecurity Measures
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08.17.2015
15 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 “Lawyers of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America
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08.17.2015
106 Williams Mullen Attorneys named 2016 Best Lawyers in America
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08.04.2015
Cybersecurity & Data Protection announcement picked up in editorial by FierceBigData
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07.30.2015
Rob Van Arnam and Kevin Pomfret quoted by Law360 about Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice
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07.28.2015
Williams Mullen Announces Data Protection & Cybersecurity Practice
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06.30.2015
Cybersecurity Standards Apply to Thee, Not Me
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04.28.2015
Fourth Circuit Cleans Up Damages Award in Paper Towel Dispute and Sets Standard for the Award of Fees in Trademark Cases
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03.27.2015
Clearing Up the Confusion as to Preclusion: Supreme Court’s Trademark Ruling Gives Deference to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)
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01.12.2015
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2015 North Carolina “Legal Elite”
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08.18.2014
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers in America
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05.23.2014
Williams Mullen Recognized by Chambers USA for 2014
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03.28.2014
Supreme Court Clarifies Standing For False Advertising Claims Under The Lanham Act
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03.12.2014
Special Due Diligence Concerns When Buying Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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01.03.2014
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2014 North Carolina Legal Elite
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08.16.2013
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America
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06.06.2013
Rob Van Arnam quoted in Law 360 about White House patent troll proposal
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05.24.2013
Williams Mullen Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA for 2013
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05.14.2013
Williams Mullen Attorney Rob Van Arnam discusses AFAs with Triangle Business Journal
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02.28.2013
Rob VanArnam Quoted in Law360 on Patent Troll Legislation
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09.07.2012
Trolling In Financial Waters: The Increasing Threat of Patent Infringement Lawsuits by Trolls in the Financial Services Industry
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08.08.2012
Rob Van Arnam Quoted in Law360 Article About Patent Trolls
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08.07.2012
A New Patent Shield? House Bill Introduces “Anti-Patent Troll” Legislation
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01.23.2012
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2012 North Carolina “Super Lawyers”
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01.03.2012
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2012 North Carolina “Legal Elite”
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12.05.2011
Battle Plans: Patents in the Financial Services Industry
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09.15.2011
The Joinder Provision in the Patent Reform Act: Leveling the Playing Field Against Multi-Defendant NPE Suits
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09.15.2011
Planning for the First to File
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08.29.2011
eXXXamining Your Brand: Sunrise Period for Trademark Owners to Prevent From Becoming .XXX Domains Starts September 7, 2011
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06.23.2011
ICANN Makes Hundreds of New gTLDs Available as of 2012
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06.02.2011
Hijacked: ArrivalStar's Patent Suits Regarding Vehicle Tracking and Notification Tools
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05.26.2011
Walker Digital Enters the Game: Recent Trend of Patent Infringement Suits Against Activision, Blizzard, Microsoft, Electronic Arts and other Video Game Companies
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05.03.2010
Williams Mullen’s Intellectual Property Law Section Grows with Addition of Two Partners
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11.20.2020
CLE Institute 2020
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11.12.2020
CLE Institute - Advertising and Customer Engagement in the Digital Age
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10.01.2019
Cybersecurity Vigilance – An Expert Panel Briefing for Directors and CEOs
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08.20.2019
Get What You Pay For: IP Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
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06.12.2018
Emerging Security & Privacy Issues Arising from the Proliferation of Devices in the Health Care Workplace
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05.23.2018
Spring 2018 Cybersecurity Seminar: Emerging Technologies Drive Emerging Risks
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03.28.2018
Cybersecurity Breaches: Understanding the How and What if a Breach Occurs at Your Bank
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03.06.2018
Webinar: Cybersecurity Compliance for Higher Education: 2018 and Beyond
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11.15.2017
Selling Unmanned Systems Products and Services to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies
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02.17.2017
Driving IT Innovation - Triangle Technology Executives Council Panel
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03.16.2016
2016 Cybersecurity Seminar
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10.29.2015
2015 Cybersecurity Seminar: Identifying and Mitigating Data Breaches and Related Liabilities
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04.28.2015
VACB’s Spring Internal Audit Seminar
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04.10.2015
Patent Law Symposium
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10.08.2014
Seminar: Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
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08.02.2012
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to Work
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04.13.2011
2011 East Coast Game Conference