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Roger Emerson

Editor · DISC type CS
Partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett
📍 Akron, Ohio, United States

Roger Emerson is a founding partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, an intellectual property law firm. With a background in mechanical engineering from his time at Goodyear, he specializes in patents, trademarks, and copyrights. A registered US Patent Attorney and alumnus of the University of Akron School of Law, he is described as outstanding, honest, and straightforward.

Outside of his legal practice, Roger is deeply engaged in the Akron community. He serves on numerous boards, including the Greater Akron Chamber, the University of Akron Honors College, and several Christian business organizations. He is also a member of the Firestone Country Club and the United Ways Tocqueville Society.

He began his career as a mechanical engineer at Goodyear before becoming a patent attorney for the company.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States
Personality Overview

How Roger shows up

Fact-Driven
Skeptic
Objective Thinker

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Priorities

Topics Roger cares about

Intellectual Property Strategy
As a registered patent attorney and founding partner of an IP boutique, he advises clients on protecting patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Entrepreneurial Law
He founded his own law firm which has won multiple "Weatherhead 100" business growth awards, indicating a focus on the business of law.
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Career

Work history

3-2008
Partner
Emerson Thomson Bennett
11-2002 - 3-2008
Shareholder
General Practice Law Firm
8-1992 - 11-2002
President
Roger D. Emerson Co., LPA, later Emerson & Skeriotis
Patent Attorney
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
In the press

Media appearances

Emerson Thomson Bennett Partner Roger Emerson Recognized in the 2026 Edition. Featured in Facebook
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Attorney Roger Emerson – Profile. Featured in Emerson Thomson Bennett LLP (etblaw.com)
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Education
1983 - 1986
JD
University of Akron School of Law
1976 - 1981
Bachelor of Science
The University of Akron
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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