Troutman Pepper IP Partner Robert Angle Named a 2021 Fellow of the Virginia Law Foundation
RICHMOND, Va. – Robert Angle, a partner at Troutman Pepper and leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been named to the Virginia Law Foundation’s 2021 Class of Fellows. Nominated confidentially by their peers, fellows are recognized for leadership in their practices, their communities and the Commonwealth. The Class of 2021 joins a group of more than 500 of the best and brightest legal practitioners in Virginia who are committed to the highest ideals of the law and exemplify the concept of citizen lawyer.
According to the nomination, “Robert Angle serves on Troutman Pepper’s Partner Compensation Committee, leads its Intellectual Property Practice Group and is a leader within the firm and in the local Richmond community who makes time to mentor and teach younger attorneys. Colleagues praise his ability to put together and work within a team, and clients know they can count on him with their most challenging matters. Robert’s exemplary leadership, integrity and drive make him well-respected by colleagues and clients alike.”
At Troutman Pepper, Angle counsels clients on a wide range of complex commercial and intellectual property litigation matters at both the trial and appellate level. He handles multiple matters at any given time and is highly regarded for his ability to keep watch for related issues in relevant industries, including financial services, computer technology, telecommunications, and consumer products, among others. This efficient approach is a hallmark of his practice.
Angle is active in the Richmond community and has served in voluntary leadership roles with several organizations including the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Greater Richmond Intellectual Property Law Association, Junior League of Richmond, Venture Richmond and the University of Virginia’s College Foundation.
He has been recognized by several industry authorities, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America®,Benchmark Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell and Virginia Business. Most recently, Angle was recognized as the “2021 Lawyer of the Year” in the Litigation - Patent category by Best Lawyers in America® and as a “2021 Local Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation.
Troutman Pepper’s Intellectual Property Practice Group consists of a nationally ranked team of attorneys, patent agents and other professionals and provides counsel on the development, acquisition, management and monetization of a company’s most important assets. Clients range from first-time inventors to multinational industry leaders.
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