Robert Benson,
Principal , South Shaker Associates

Bob works at the intersection of technology, IP and licensing to help clients make the right decisions about their business interests. He has a PhD in chemistry, is a patent agent and is an experienced technology transfer practitioner. Bob worked for 20 years+ at the NIH and Harvard’s technology transfer offices handling a broad array of life science, chemistry, materials and nanotechnology inventions.

Areas of expertise:
• Assessment of inventions and best way to protect
• IP strategy and review of law firm work
• Licensing of IP (i.e., from academic institutions)