Rob***ano
Education
Queen's University (1991 - 1994)
- Degree: LL B
- Field of Study: Intellectual Property Law
- Description:
University of Waterloo (1985 - 1990)
- Degree: B.A. Sc.
- Field of Study: Engineering (computer)
- Description:
Skills:
IT law, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademark Prosecution
Work Experience:
Partner at Gardiner Roberts LLP
- Location: Toronto, Canada Area
- Duration: 2016-06 to Present
- Description: Intellectual Property (IP) specialist, focussing on identifying, developing and commercializing clients' IP portfolios relating to patents, trademarks, copyright and other IP.
Adjunct Professor at University of Toronto
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Duration: 2019-01 to Present
- Description: Teaching Law of Software and Commercialization at Global Professional LLM program
Lawyer at McCarthy Tetrault
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Duration: 2004-02 to 2016-05
- Description: Intellectual property (IP) specialist focussing on developing and exploiting clients IP portfolios with a focus on patents, trade-marks and related commercial agreements
Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
- Location: Toronto
- Duration: 1999 to 2003
- Description:
Systems Engineer at Nortel Networks
- Location: Brampton, Ontario
- Duration: 1990-06 to 1991-08
- Description:
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
Notable gap between 1991 and 1999 with no listed roles; should be explained (education, bar admission, or other roles) to confirm continuity.
Early career includes Systems Engineer work outside law, followed by a long, focused IP/tech law practice; overall alignment is strong post-1999 but the engineering start introduces a divergence in industry.
Long tenures at McCarthy Tetrault (2004-2016) and Gardiner Roberts (2016-Present) with ongoing roles at the University of Toronto since 2019 indicate strong stability.
Education details are incomplete (degree type and bar admission not specified). Requires verification to confirm full alignment with senior IP practice.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Intellectual Property Counsel97% fit
Senior IP practitioner with extensive portfolio management, cross-border commercialization, and leadership experience; well-suited for in-house global IP strategy.
Global Head of Intellectual Property93% fit
Proven ability to oversee global IP governance, licensing, and strategic enforcement; strong academic and industry credibility.
Senior Intellectual Property Partner / IP Practice Group Leader86% fit
Fits senior partner-level leadership at a US or cross-border firm; law firm track record in patents, trademarks, and licensing.
Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property (Technology)82% fit
Strong functional fit for corporate IP leadership in a technology company; experience in IP strategy, licensing, and commercialization.
VP, IP Strategy & Licensing74% fit
Business-focused IP leadership role emphasizing licensing and monetization; aligns with IP portfolio building and commercialization strengths.
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