Rob has extensive litigation experience, from initial case strategy through discovery, motion practice, mediation and trial. He works for clients in a wide variety of business sectors, including computer technology, digital media, engineering, publishing, hospitality, household goods, apparel, cosmetics, food and beverage, and wine.

Rob is regularly recognized for his intellectual property expertise by major legal publications, including American Lawyer Media, Legal 500, WTR 1000, Northern California Super Lawyers, and Bay Area Lawyer. WTR 1000 ranked Phillips in the gold tier for litigation, reporting that he “specializes in litigation for multinational companies”, is “a master strategist”, “insanely dedicated to his clients and their causes”, “super bright and talented”, “can absorb a truckload of information and filter it down to the most salient points”, “tough when he needs to be while being likeable at the same time”, “one of the best IP advocates on the market” who “cuts a dash in contentious scenarios”, and “one of the most honest, hardworking, detail-oriented professionals.” Legal 500 selected Phillips as one of nine "Leading Lawyers" in the United States for trademark litigation, noting that he is an “experienced litigator," “responsive and on top of things” and “clients can always trust his work.”