I'm a specialist in the structuring and negotiation of patent licences and contracts for the commercialization of technologies. I also advise founders of, and investors in, technology ventures. I'm one of the few Australian lawyers to have met Certified Licensing Professional requirements.I've been recognised as an 'IP Star' by Managing Intellectual Property, and through the 2010s was ranked as Australia's highest recommended IP licensing lawyer. MIP quotes clients who say:- “In all of my years of dealing with attorneys throughout the world, Rob McInnes has been the most responsive and efficient. He is tremendous” - “Rob is a highly professional and likable lawyer” - "Rob combines intense legal and client focus with a completely collegial and easy-to-interact-with demeanour. His response time is excellent, as is his quality"Clients quoted in Intellectual Asset Management magazine's World's Leading Patent & Technology Licensing Lawyers and Patent 1000 say: - "Rob blends a strong technical capability with many years of licence deal making and a strong appreciation for the application of IP law in many jurisdictions, turning it all into commercially practicable IP licensing advice.” - “Can spot a shifting landscape and adjust like no one else can”- "Rob is the right person to have in your corner. I have worked with a lot of lawyers and advisers over the years and can honestly say I have learned more from Rob than any of the others. He is extremely sharp – both legally and commercially – and just a great guy whose company I’ve enjoyed” - “Rob understands that some organisations have multiple stakeholders to appease and tailors his approach accordingly”- “He was able to balance between giving and taking advice on various terms in an agreement and communicate the possible impact of variations to the terms”- “Seemingly effortless and clairvoyant”Having gained experience both as a lawyer in private practice and as an in-house manager of IP and technology transfer, my preferred role is as a close adviser to management in research organizations and technology-based ventures. I like to help managers make business decisions and negotiate assertively to achieve favourable outcomes; I'm not just an arm's length technical adviser.As my focus turns more to directorships, advisory committee positions and my own investments, I’ll be doing less day to day contract drafting - but will still be on deck for advice on IP strategy, deal structures, high level due diligence, and help with negotiations. More at http://www.robmcinnes.com.au/faq.html
Listed skills include Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patents, Technology Transfer, and 46 others.