radiusIP is an Intellectual Property (IP) consulting and licensing services company established to provide innovative guidance and assistance in all aspects of IP including licensing and monetization for an International client base. radiusIP provides a broad set of IP services addressing client’s IP needs including patent licensing, licensing program development, patent sales and acquisitions, IP negotiations, patent portfolio analysis/development, technology licensing. Since its establishment in 2012, radiusIP clients include/have included Fortune 100 companies, universities, individual inventors and investment firms. (http://www.radiusipinc.com)

As President of SynKloud Technologies, LLC, Bob has positioned SynKloud to be a significant participant in Cloud based technology and a key contributor to the continued evolution of the Cloud. SynKloud is the owner key Cloud storage/system technologies and intellectual property, which are made generally available for licensing by third parties. Most recently, its leading-edge technologies are being licensed to key Fortune 500 participants in the Cloud space. SynKloud is currently focused on expanding its technology portfolio, as well as increasing its business development efforts in order to grow/expand revenue and to broaden the reach of its technology. SynKloud continues to amass and expand a significant and diversified worldwide portfolio of patents and patent applications directed at systems, software and devices in current Cloud storage systems and Cloud services.

Chief Licensing Executive for SIPCO, LLC and IP Co, LLC, and responsible for the overall licensing efforts and business aspects of the ESSENTIAL WIRELESS MESH™ portfolio/licensing program including negotiations, business development and direction of the licensing team. SIPCO and IPCO are leading developers of innovative wireless mesh technology, providing technology and intellectual property to customers and licensees. An ongoing marketing relationship between SIPCO and IPCO extends to the licensing of the portfolio, which is comprised of patents developed and owned by both parties and which provides critical patent rights for various wireless infrastructure systems and service applications. (http://www.sipcollc.com)

As a member of the Executive Advisors Network for Columbia Technology Ventures, working with entrepreneurs and inventors at Columbia University to facilitate the transfer of research innovations from the lab to the market, as well as supporting start-up efforts. Columbia Technology Ventures, the technology transfer office of Columbia University, manages more than 350 invention disclosures from faculty, 100 license deals and 20 new start-ups each year. CTV currently has over 1200 patent assets available for licensing across research fields such as biopharma, medical devices, software, cleantech, semiconductors, and material science. To learn more about CTV and available inventions, please visit www.techventures.columbia.edu.

BWG is an invite-only network for senior executives across technology, media and telecom. BWG industry professionals participate in a series of roundtables discussions, which are a valuable resource for market intelligence, business development and personal / professional networking.

Served as “Executive in Residence” for the Columbia Technology Ventures (CTV) at Columbia University and provided expertise on IP and licensing matters to facilitate the transfer of research innovations from the lab to the market including support for start-up ventures. Continue to provide support on an as needed basis.

Led Outbound Patent Licensing activities and managed the global outbound patent licensing organization within the Nokia Intellectual Property Rights function. - Responsibility for executive leadership and direction to successfully identify, establish and implement licensing programs based on IP portfolio and driving the Nokia outbound licensing strategy for new and existing opportunities, markets, geographies, and technologies in order to expand activities beyond “established” space - for example: positioning, wireless, pc/tablets, consumer electronics, etc.- Developed new opportunity licensing strategies and plans consistent with strategic corporate initiatives, practices, and policies. As part of strategies, proposals, and responsibilities, defined and expanded practices and policies where none existed or as was required, including the establishment of licensing approaches and key terms. - Achieved objectives through management as well as direct engagement in external license activities, including “select” or “strategic” in-bound licensing engagements when skills and leadership was required.- Responsible for leading and driving a cross function team of IP technical, legal, licensing and support professionals/communities to establish IP strategy, work plans, and supporting analysis, as well as implementing and achieving plans/targets.- Managed activities, led efforts and directly engaged to ensure contracts and agreements reflect business goals and objectives. Negotiated IP terms and closure of agreements to achieve licensing revenue goals.

As Director of Patent Licensing, formulated and directed the business development of new opportunities expanding the licensing and monetization of the Nokia patent portfolio beyond the established license space. - Additionally, drove the IP elements of numerous Nokia M&A activities (e.g. joint ventures and divestitures), which included the divestiture of Nokia’s wireless modem business; technology licensing efforts requiring direct engagement, leadership, and negotiation of patent licensing or IP issues. M&A activities and negotiations related to IP terms and conditions for Joint Development, Acquisition or Divestiture of assets or of business units/functions. - Strategic collaborations with external parties in joint venture or joint development activities related to specific IP assets as well as specific product assets where IP issues, requirements, and involvement are fundamental/key.- Worked closely and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, affiliates, and partners to define an IP strategy that supports initiatives (including revenue targets and objectives). - Managed activities, led efforts and directly engaged to ensure contracts and agreements reflect business goals and objectives. Negotiation of IP terms and closure of agreements to achieve licensing revenue goals.

As Director of International Licensing in IBM’s Corporate Intellectual Property Licensing organization, responsibilities included: - managing a worldwide team of licensing executives and professionals driving IP activities and transactions in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Includes all business responsibilities and legal issues related to corporate patent licensing and divestitures.- led an organization and efforts generating several $100M of IP income- the licensing of patents, technology and copyrights- IP related M&A (divestiture) activities and negotiations - patent pool participation (DVD-6C)- leading and establishing IBM’s patent sales process including worldwide launch, organizational education, and other required activities, as well as providing leadership for establishing the assignment opportunity pipeline for both US and other worldwide geographies. Prior to 2000, held various management positions at IBM which included: hardware and software development in the area of high performance computing; marketing & business development; and strategy & planning.