Practice Expertise

  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Art and Museum Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

Areas of Practice

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Art and Museum Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Complex Commercial Actions
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Media, Entertainment and Sports
  • Trademark and Copyright Litigation
  • View More

Profile

Robert LoBue served as Co-Chair of the firm and Managing Partner from 2007 to 2014. His practice includes both a first-seat role in many of the firm’s most significant antitrust and other complex business disputes as well as his long-time focus on intellectual property and First Amendment litigation and counseling. Mr. LoBue has argued numerous appeals in various federal and state courts. He is co-author of the Media Law Resource Center’s 50-State Survey of Media Privacy and Related Law and of articles on media issues and federal procedure. He is the recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Award conferred by the Association of the Bar of the City of New York for his pro bono service in a death penalty case, and has filed amicus briefs in the US Supreme Court on behalf of retired federal judges and human rights organizations in several landmark cases relating to the 'War of Terror', and on behalf of prominent media entities in copyright cases.

His extensive trial and appellate experience has earned him recognition in industry publications such as Chambers USA and Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC’s Benchmark Litigation. Chambers USA recognizes Mr. LoBue in the Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright area. Clients interviewed note that he “stands out for his efficient and businesslike approach” and describe him as “an esteemed litigator” with “a particularly strong record on behalf of media and publishing companies.” One commentator describes him as “the exact type of lawyer that in-house counsel need." Another client reported that “[h]e is extremely knowledgeable, gives practical, actionable legal advice and is great to work with.Benchmark lists Mr. LoBue as a “Litigation Star” in the areas of Antitrust and  Intellectual Property. Benchmark stated, “LoBue’s prowess is supported by client feedback; one satisfied client says, ‘If you want someone who’s going to waste your time, look elsewhere. Bob LoBue gets it done …’” Managing Intellectual Property magazine lists Mr. LoBue among its “IP Stars” for New York in the areas of Trademark Contentious and Copyright, and he has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Media Law. In 2022, The BTI Consulting Group recognized Mr. LoBue as a “Client Service All-Star”. This award recognizes attorneys who “stand above all the others in delivering the absolute best in client service."

Mr. LoBue has served as the firm’s co-General Counsel and on bar association ethics committees. With this background, he often provides counsel on matters of legal ethics and law firm risk management. 

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; Second Circuit; Third Circuit; Fourth Circuit; Sixth Circuit; Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • New York

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School (J.D., 1978)
    • Reeve Award (trusts)
    • Burkan Award (copyright)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Articles Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
  • Brown University (A.B., with honors, 1975)
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Areas of Practice

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Art and Museum Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Complex Commercial Actions
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Media, Entertainment and Sports
  • Trademark and Copyright Litigation

Professional Career


Professional Activities and Experience

MEMBERSHIPS: Member, American Bar Association; Association of the Bar of the City of New York; New York State Bar Association



HONORS: Recognized by Chambers USA in the areas of Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright and Media & Entertainment; Listed as a "Litigation Star" for New York in Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC’s Benchmark: America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys; Listed in Managing Intellectual Property magazine’s “IP Stars” for New York in the areas of Trademark Contentious and Copyright; Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Media Law; Named in Super Lawyers in the area of Business Litigation; honored by the Center for Constitutional Rights with its “Changemaker” award for pro bono contributions to human rights litigation; Recognized as a 2022 “Client Service All-Star” by The BTI Consulting Group




Articles

Blogs

Antitrust Update

Antitrust Update Blog is a source of insights, information and analysis on criminal and civil antitrust and competition-related issues. Patterson Belknap’s antitrust lawyers represent clients in antitrust litigation and counseling matters, including those related to pricing, marketing, distribution, franchising, and joint ventures and other strategic alliances. We have significant experience with government civil and criminal/cartel investigations, providing the unique perspectives of former top

Antitrust Update

Antitrust Update Blog is a source of insights, information and analysis on criminal and civil antitrust and competition-related issues. Patterson Belknap’s antitrust lawyers represent clients in antitrust litigation and counseling matters, including those related to pricing, marketing, distribution, franchising, and joint ventures and other strategic alliances. We have significant experience with government civil and criminal/cartel investigations, providing the unique perspectives of former...

Data Security Law Blog

DataSecurityLaw.com is the firm’s resource for the latest news, analysis, and thought leadership in the critical area of privacy and cybersecurity law. Patterson Belknap’s Privacy and Data Security practice provides public and private enterprises, their leadership teams and boards with comprehensive services in this critical area. Our team of experienced litigators, corporate advisors and former federal and state prosecutors advises on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters...

Misbranded

Misbranded is Patterson Belknap’s blog covering false advertising litigation—both consumer class actions and competitor suits—with a particular focus on FDA-regulated products (foods/beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dietary supplements).

New York Commercial Division Decisions

The blog is a source for insights and developments related to practice in the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court. This blog reviews key developments in the Commercial Division, including important decisions handed down by the Commercial Division and appellate court decisions reviewing Commercial Division decisions. The blog also covers changes and proposed changes to Commercial Division rules and practice, including revisions to the rules since January 2015. The...

NY Patent Decisions Blog

NYPatentDecisionsBlog.com is a source for the latest patent decisions from the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The blog is authored by Patterson Belknap’s Patent Litigation practice group, whose members are highly experienced trial attorneys with extensive technical knowledge. Many have advanced scientific degrees and industry experience in fields such as communications, electrical and electro-optical technology, semiconductor technology, metallurgical...

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