He advises and assists cutting-edge technology companies and entrepreneurs in all aspects of IP procurement and protection in a wide range of technologies including: social media, wireless communications, business and manufacturing processes, micro-electromechanical systems, and financial services. He also performs patent due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and advises clients on establishing internal patent procurement programs, innovation audits, competitive analysis, and international patent prosecution strategies. Further, he assists clients in patent portfolio management and patent monetization strategies. Robert received his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.