Robert Knechtel
Attorney, Doctor of Medicine(MD), AI trained, Intellectual Property, FDA/FTC, Business
Arizona
MI, Patent Bar
About
A client-centric approach enables me to help you with all phases of patent prosecution, PTAB, and litigation support; trademark matters; extensive licensing experience; and, trade secrets.
While my work is primarily focused in healthcare, I have assisted clients in many other fields, for instance, ML/AI software applications, consumer products, and automotive apparatuses.
If you have FDA needs in the areas of… read more Food, Drug, Dietary Supplement, Medical Device, Cosmetic and Consumer Product Regulation; Labeling; Compliance; Regulatory Affairs, 510ks, PMAs, warning letters, or recalls, let me put my 20 years of experience in these matters to work for you.
I have worked in a large firm, small firms, solo practitioner, and as General Counsel for two companies.
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"Having had the privilege of working with Robert Knechtel on many cases, I can attest to his exceptional professionalism and unwavering dedication to his clients. Robert's thorough approach to every case is truly commendable. His meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the legal process is handled with precision and care. One of Robert's most impressive qualities is his commitment to meeting deadlines without compromising the quality of his work. Regardless of the complexity of the case or the pressures involved, he consistently delivers results on time, demonstrating his reliability and respect for his my needs. What sets Robert apart is his genuine dedication to providing honest and insightful guidance. He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear; instead, he offers true suggestions based on his extensive expertise and experience. His transparency and integrity create a strong foundation of trust between himself and I. Beyond his role as an attorney, Robert embodies the qualities of a trusted friend. His approachability, empathy, and willingness to listen make interactions feel more like conversations with a confidant than mere business dealings. He takes the time to understand his clients not just as legal cases but as individuals with unique concerns and needs. In all my interactions with Robert Knechtel, I have found him to be a professional who goes above and beyond for his clients. His combination of legal prowess, reliability, and friendly demeanor truly sets him apart in the legal field. A. Lee"
"Dr. Knechtel and his team have been a invaluable addition to our IP strategic development. His counsel has helped our company successfully navigate where our interests lie. T. Munoz"
Work History
Knechtel Law Group
Attorney
Apr 2017 - Present
Registered patent attorney focused on all phases of intellectual property, including patent searching, opinions, application drafting and prosecution before the Unites States Patent Office; trademark law, including searching, opinions, registration, oppositions, cancellations, and concurrent use; and, copyright registration. I further represent individuals and companies before the FDA
Soujourner Center
COO & GC
Dec 2014 - Apr 2017
Largest domestic violence service provider in Arizona. Serves nearly 10,000 individuals
annually. Responsible for day-to-day operations, implementation of strategic plan, cost cutting and growth of agency along with CEO. Annual budget of $6.8 million.
Wiemelt Knechtel
Attorney
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
Boutique IP and FDA regulatory law firm focused on all phases of domestic and international business transactions; all phases of intellectual property; licensing; federal litigation; and, service as outside general counsel to client companies.
PruGen Inc
GC
Jan 2009 - Dec 2012
Pharmaceutical research, manufacturing and distribution company. Responsible for all developed legal strategies to protect the assets of the company, dealt with employment issues, negotiated contracts with vendors, laboratories, hospital, the VA, and others, and managed IP portfolio and litigation. During tenure company was named an INC fastest growing private company.
Law Offices of Mark Wiemelt
Of Counsel
Sep 2003 - Dec 2008
Boutique IP and FDA regulatory law firm focused on all phases of domestic and international business transactions; all phases of intellectual property; licensing; federal litigation; and, service as outside general counsel to client companies. My practice focused on pharmaceutical and medical device patent law and FDA regulatory law.
Zanfel Laboratories
President and GC
Mar 2001 - Aug 2003
Responsible for all phases of corporate operations and legal development of this business start-up including formation, contract negotiation, partner and vendor agreements, employment agreements, securities transaction agreements and documentation, FDA/FTC rule analysis and liaison, and testing laboratory agreements. Managed IP portfolio.
Knechtel, Demeur & Samlan
Attorney
Apr 1996 - Mar 2000
Engaged in the general practice of domestic and international business and IP law, including patent validity, infringement, and patentability searches and opinions, application prosecution; trademark searching and opinions, trademark application preparation and prosecution; copyright prosecution; trade secret counseling; license negotiation; intellectual property acquisition.
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith
Shareholder
Aug 1988 - Mar 1996
Large general law firm. Began as a law clerk and, after graduation from law school, continued as an associate. Become a shareholder in December 1995. Gained extensive litigation experience. Started the firm’s Intellectual Property law department..