As a business owner, Robert Merting understands the importance of managing risk and achieving results. As a business attorney, Robert knows that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and he centers his attention on avoiding future legal headaches.
Robert centers every client relationship on defining a goal, evaluating all options, and working on an agreed path forward. Guiding his client centered practice, Robert combines his legal training with his prior business experience at Milliken, his service as in-house counsel to a multi-national defense contractor, and his experience in running his own business.
As a registered Patent Attorney, Robert Merting helps his clients protect their intellectual property (IP). His experience includes working with businesses and individuals on IP contracts, corporate IP agreements, trademarks, non-disclosure agreements, and patents.
In 2024, Greenville Business Magazine named Robert as a Legal Elite for IP and Innovation.
Contracts, Company Formation, Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Technology Transfer, General Business Litigation, Business Disputes & Resolutions, Estate Planning, Firearms law
Robert’s general business practice serves a variety of clients and industries. His clients include builders, manufacturers, inventors, professionals and even governmental organizations.
Robert practices extensively in the firearm industry. From average business needs to complex regulatory matters and industry specific laws, Robert helps firearm manufacturers and retailers stay on the right side of the law.
Robert’s individual practice includes estate planning. He enjoys helping his business clients with succession planning and ensuring that their legacy is passed down in a responsible manner.