Rob helps clients anticipate and resolve critical supply chain and distribution problems. He frequently litigates business disputes and negotiates contractual arrangements among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and customers. He also advises clients regarding avoidance of risk and legal compliance regarding their supply and distribution networks.

Rob has 30 years of experience litigating and arbitrating contract, trade secret, unfair competition, copyright infringement, civil antitrust, false advertising and other complex business cases throughout the United States. While much of his litigation experience involves supply chain and distribution issues, he also has represented financial institutions, construction companies, nonprofits and design professionals, among other clients, in a variety of competition-related matters. Apart from litigation, Rob has assisted manufacturers and other clients regarding domestic and international product distribution and logistics arrangements, competitive issues arising from joint ventures and other collaborations, and licensing and transfers of intellectual property.

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Robert F. Ware

Partner, Practice Group Leader
Thompson Hine
Cleveland

Practice Area: Business Litigation

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Rob has exceptional skill in negotiations and brings a calm, strategic presence."

MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"I approach every client relationship with a focus on understanding the client’s needs and their broader business objectives, ensuring that my advice is both thorough and practical. True client service involves paying attention to the basics – it is essential always to be responsive, reliable, and detail-oriented. In this way, I strive to deliver efficient, actionable solutions that are always aligned with the client’s priorities and the broader context of their business."

– Robert F. Ware

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Rob helps clients anticipate and resolve critical supply chain and distribution problems. He frequently litigates business disputes and negotiates contractual arrangements among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and customers. He also advises clients regarding avoidance of risk and legal compliance regarding their supply and distribution networks.

Rob has 30 years of experience litigating and arbitrating contract, trade secret, unfair competition, copyright infringement, civil antitrust, false advertising and other complex business cases throughout the United States. While much of his litigation experience involves supply chain and distribution issues, he also has represented financial institutions, construction companies, nonprofits and design professionals, among other clients, in a variety of competition-related matters. Apart from litigation, Rob has assisted manufacturers and other clients regarding domestic and international product distribution and logistics arrangements, competitive issues arising from joint ventures and other collaborations, and licensing and transfers of intellectual property.

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+1-216-566-5783

Robert F. Ware

Partner, Practice Group Leader
Thompson Hine
Cleveland

Practice Area: Business Litigation

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Rob helps clients anticipate and resolve critical supply chain and distribution problems. He frequently litigates business disputes and negotiates contractual arrangements among manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and customers. He also advises clients regarding avoidance of risk and legal compliance regarding their supply and distribution networks.

Rob has 30 years of experience litigating and arbitrating contract, trade secret, unfair competition, copyright infringement, civil antitrust, false advertising and other complex business cases throughout the United States. While much of his litigation experience involves supply chain and distribution issues, he also has represented financial institutions, construction companies, nonprofits and design professionals, among other clients, in a variety of competition-related matters. Apart from litigation, Rob has assisted manufacturers and other clients regarding domestic and international product distribution and logistics arrangements, competitive issues arising from joint ventures and other collaborations, and licensing and transfers of intellectual property.

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