Bob builds strategic patent portfolios in a wide range of technical fields, including computer software, electronics, electromechanical and medical devices, digital healthcare and electronic media. Bob's extensive intellectual property diligence experience on both sides of M&A and financing transactions has strengthened his ability to build effective patent portfolios that provide maximum value to his clients. His practice also involves counseling on IP matters, evaluating risks from third-party patents and assisting in efforts to design around those patents. Bob represents leading and established technology companies as well as startups that are on the path toward success.
“Peers call him ‘the oracle of patent law,’ while clients laud him as ‘hands down the most innovative, reliable and smartest patent prosecutor.’”
IAM Patent 1000
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2015 - 2022
Named an IP Star
2014 - 2022
Ranked as a top patent lawyer by The Legal 500 with recognitions for portfolio management and licensing and patent prosecution (including reexamination and post-grant proceedings)
2012 - 2022
Recognized as a leading patent prosecution attorney