Robert (Bob) M. Hansen is a founding partner of Hansen Huang Technology Law Group, LLP. Mr. Hansen has extensive experience in all aspects of patent law, including patent preparation and prosecution; patentability, validity, and infringement opinions; strategic patent portfolio development; patent landscape analysis; litigation; and licensing. Mr. Hansen has particular expertise in the areas of electronic devices and systems, computer software, telecommunications, as well as mechanical systems.

Prior to founding Hansen Huang Technology Law Group LLP, Mr. Hansen practiced intellectual property litigation and prosecution practice with two nation-wide law firms, Heller Ehrman and Foley Lardner. His practice has focused on patent prosecution, litigation, client counseling, licensing and procurement in the areas of medical devices, electronics and systems, computer software, materials, and mechanical systems.

Mr. Hansen also has 20 years of experience as an engineer, program manager and business executive with Fortune 100 companies, including Raytheon and Rockwell International, as well as startup companies, including Protiveris, Inc. With experience in business acquisitions and divestitures, patent portfolios management and managing engineering teams, Mr. Hansen understands the business realities as well as the technology.

Education

• George Mason Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 1999)
• University of Florida (M.S. Nuclear Engineering Sciences, honors, 1978)
• University of Florida (B.S. Nuclear Engineering Sciences, honors, 1977)

Admissions & Courts

• Colorado
• District of Columbia
• Virginia
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Memberships

• Intellectual Property Law sections of DC and VA Bar Associations
• American Bar Association
• American Intellectual Property Law Association.