Rob is the Principal of his solo Australian law practice Rob McInnes IP Advisory, which he founded after 20 years of partnership in large law and patent attorney firms. He specialises in IP transactions, and advises clients on the management and commercialization of IP rights. His work mainly involves planning, negotiating and structuring license agreements and R&D contracts, and conducting diligence on new technology ventures. In recent years Rob has turned his attention to investing, training, mentoring and board and advisory committee roles. He is an active angel investor with a portfolio of around 25 investments (mostly via Sydney Angels), a limited partner in several VC funds, and a mentor or expert-in-residence in a number of start-up programs. For more than a decade Rob was ranked as Australia’s most highly recommended patent and technology licensing lawyer in the IAM Patent 1000. He is one of the few Australian lawyers to have met the requirements for the US-based Certified Licensing Professional qualification. Rob is an experienced trainer and well known public speaker in Australia, and member of the Licensing Executives Society. He is a frequent speaker at AusBiotech meetings and is a member of AusBiotech's advisory committee.