ロバート・オコノウスキーはシニアカウンセル兼知的財産弁護士として、新興テクノロジー企業やスタートアップから多国籍企業に至るまで、クライアントに対し知的財産権の取得、保護、執行に関する助言を提供している。同社のエレクトロニクス・プラクティスおよび革新的技術・製造セクターのメンバーであり、先端材料・積層造形サブセクターの共同議長を務めている。

Robert’s practice spans the full intellectual property lifecycle, including patent prosecution, strategic portfolio development, IP due diligence, licensing, third-party risk assessment, and pre-litigation support. He provides business-focused legal counsel at the intersection of advanced technologies and applied industries, with a practice that spans wireless communication systems (with particular emphasis on standard essential patents and 5G/6G technologies), cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, software architecture, extended reality, and electromechanical solutions across a wide array of industries. He regularly advises clients across sectors where these technologies drive innovation –including gaming and interactive media, identity authentication platforms, and industrial manufacturing and heavy machinery – helping them build and manage IP portfolios that support their business objectives.  Robert also has extensive experience managing patent portfolios in the automotive sector, including technologies relating to autonomous driving systems, fleet management platforms, telematics, vehicle connectivity (including V2X), and sensor data processing. Throughout his work, Robert engages closely with engineering, product, and legal teams to protect innovations across technology areas and verticals.

In addition to patent portfolio development and management work, Robert plays a strategic role in evaluating and positioning IP assets for licensing, investment, and commercial alignment. He regularly supports IP due diligence for complex transactions and advises on IP terms and conditions in commercial agreements, including master service agreements, supply contracts, and joint development arrangements. He also guides clients through standard-setting, interoperability, and third-party risk considerations in infrastructure-heavy and regulated environments.  His cross-disciplinary approach helps clients capture long-term value from their innovation and navigate evolving legal, technical, and competitive pressures.