PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO TRADEMARK PRACTITIONERS: Dr. Robert (Bob) Frank combines over 20 years of academic, research and analytical trademark experience to assist trademark attorneys to better manage the creation, implementation and presentation of expert reports. Combining his extensive practical experience gained from founding, growing and managing CT-CORSEARCH to become the world's second largest trademark research firm with his doctoral and post-doctoral training, practicum and employment, Dr. Frank delivers an intellectual property resource unavailable elsewhere. For trademark litigation he offers consulting assistance concentrated in three areas. Third party use for "generic" and "descriptive" cases
- Create a properly designed research project to prove or dispute generic or descriptive use
- Identify the proper universe and sample populations
- Complete data collection including "use" investigations
- Data Analysis - test hypotheses, if appropriate
- Develop testimonial expert report or appropriate declarations
Independent critique and review of survey methodology - Critique and evaluate survey questions for both "face" and "construct" validity (Do the respondents interpret the question as anticipated or desired?)
- Independent validation of survey company research design
- Define survey universe population
- Analyze survey of sample population, findings and conclusions
Presentation refinement for survey or other expert witnesses
- Hands-on mentoring of experts in the art and science of presenting complex or technical information to juries or judges
- Practical guidance in connection with organization and presentation of expert report
EDUCATION
Ph.D.-University of Missouri-Columbia, 1979
- Secondary Social Science Education
- Statistics & Research Methodology
- Psychology
B.S., M.ED., -University of Missouri - Columbia , 1974, 1975
AWARDS AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION:
- Recipient, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, University of Missouri-St. Louis, December, 2006
- Recipient, Outstanding Achievement Award, University of Missouri - Columbia Alumni, Association, 1998 and 2006
- Recipient, College of Education Dean's Award for the Innovative Uses of Technology in Education and Research Award, University of Missouri - St. Louis, 2006
- Chair / Co-Chair International Trademark Association US Patent and Trademark Office Automation Sub-committee, 1990-1996
- Co-Chair International Trademark Association Internet Domain Names Task Force, 1991-1993
- Member, Board of Governors, International Trademark Asssociation / Brand Names Education Foundation, 1992-1996
- Member, Texas Angel Investors, 1999-2001
- Member, Development Council, University of Missouri, 1994-1998
- Member, Dean's Cabinet, College of Education, University of Missouri 1994-1998
- Member, National Steering Committee, University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 to present
- Recipient "Outstanding Instructional Professor" awards from University of Missouri and Ithaca College
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