Robert Ray is a registered US patent attorney with 17+ years of experience in IP practice, including over 11 years in IP leadership positions with global corporations, both stateside and abroad. In these roles, Robert built and managed teams to implement the in-house IP function for multiple different organizations developing advanced technology automotive and semiconductor products. With a strong technical background based on an early career as a circuit designer and software developer, Robert has a wealth of experience across international and domestic patent prosecution, IP strategy, portfolio management, risk mitigation, licensing, litigation, and M&A.Robert is well suited to prosecute, advise clients, and manage IP portfolios directed to advanced electrical, software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, communications, and electromechanical technologies. Robert has direct technical experience managing complex technology portfolios a large variety of advanced automotive safety, autonomous driving, Internet of Things (IOT), and vehicle electrification technologies, as well as semiconductor and green energy technologies.
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Senior Ip CounselBillion & Armitage Jan 2023 - PresentMinneapolis, Us -
Ip Division Counsel- Asux Business SegmentAptiv Oct 2018 - May 2022Dublin, IeSenior IP Counsel led a team to implement the IP function first across both ASUX and Signal and Power Divisions in the Americas, and then ASUX globally. Managed extensive global IP portfolios for a wide range of hardware, software, artificial intelligence, and machine learning automotive technologies including advanced safety, autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, assembly automation, and vehicle architectures. Implemented policies and procedures to drastically improve patent quality and reduce abandonment rate. Led efforts to develop and implement strategies for many mission critical IP projects including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, addressing licensing assertions, overseeing litigation topics, and supporting M&A activities. -
Senior AssociateBillion Armitage Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
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Director-Corporate PatentInfineon Technologies Americas Jan 2016 - Oct 2017Director-Corporate Patents responsible for Infineon Americas IP function, including integration of Infineon's largest ever acquisition at the time, International Rectifier.Managed IP portfolios directed to Gallium Nitride power devices and circuitry, gesture sensing radar, and semiconductor packaging.
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Director-Corporate Patents/ Us Patent AttorneyInfineon Technologies Mar 2012 - Dec 2015Neubiberg, München, DeDirector-Corporate Patents and US Patent Attorney responsible for an extensive global patent portfolios focused on power circuitry and system and applications inventions, and for providing advice and support for a variety of IP related contractual, licensing, and other issues. -
Associate Patent AttorneyShumaker & Sieffert, P.A. Sep 2009 - Feb 2012UsIP associate responsible for preparing and prosecuting patents focused on the electrical and software arts including image processing and display technology, telecommunications, medical instrumentation, sense and control, mobile device software, networking equipment, and aeronautical circuitry. -
Associate AttorneyPatterson, Thuente, Skaar, And Christensen Nov 2006 - Sep 2009Minneapolis, Mn, UsIntellectual property associate focused primarily on patent prosecution of Electrical Engineering and Computer inventions. Primary fields include semiconductor device fabrication, medical instrumentation, and computer patents. -
Law ClerkSchwegman, Lundberg & Woessner 2005 - 2006Minneapolis, Mn, UsIntellectual property associate focused primarily on patent prosecution of Electrical Engineering and Computer inventions. Primary fields include semiconductor device fabrication, medical instrumentation, and computer patents. -
Senior Design EngineeerLsi Logic Jun 2000 - May 2005San Jose, Ca, UsSenior Mixed Signal Design Engineer, working to integrate digital and analog components on ASIC chips. Led team of software engineers to develop design verification tool suit in object-oriented Perl. Tool eliminated costly tape out failures saving millions per year.
Rob Ray Education Details
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Mitchell Hamline School Of LawLaw; Intellectual Property -
University Of MinnesotaElectrical And Electronics Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Rob Ray
What company does Rob Ray work for?
Rob Ray works for Billion & Armitage
What is Rob Ray's role at the current company?
Rob Ray's current role is Senior IP Counsel.
What schools did Rob Ray attend?
Rob Ray attended Mitchell Hamline School Of Law, University Of Minnesota.
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