Modern Times Legal (MXL) is operated by Robert J. (Bob) Sayre, smiling above with joy for his work. Bob drafts and prosecutes patent applications covering various technologies for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and several exciting high-tech companies.

Working with a lawyer should be a pleasant experience, and hiring a lawyer shouldn't break the bank. You should also never compromise on the quality of the legal work performed on your behalf, as the value of any patent hinges critically on the quality of the attorney's writing and advocacy and with the ability of the attorney to connect with the examiner. With these values (and a commitment to providing great value) in mind, Modern Times Legal strives to deliver sustainable, personalized, and highly efficient service with a high success rate and a commitment to excellence.

Bob also proudly teaches patent drafting, has coauthored Patent Drafting Manuals, and serves as a Mentor for the Kenyan Inventor Assistance Program for the World Intellectual Property Organization, the UN agency tasked with administering the worldwide patent framework, sharing patent drafting strategies at workshops across Africa, Asia, and elsewhere. Bob has also taught a patent law seminar closer to home at Harvard University.

Serving as a Patent Law Expert, based on a referral from WIPO, Bob created a library of written examination questions and a marking scheme for the patent attorney qualification examination for a Eurasian nation under the auspices of the European Patent Office in 2025.

If you already know Bob and would like to connect on LinkedIn, please reach out at linkedin.com/in/sayre.