Bob is Associate General Counsel, Patents at Scout Motors where he partners with engineering and business teams to identify, protect, and strategically manage high-value innovations that support the company's future products and technologies. A former engineer with extensive experience in software and controls for braking systems, industrial controls, and electrified powertrains, he brings a practical perspective to building patent programs that align intellectual property strategy with product development and business objectives. After obtaining his law degree, he began his career as an attorney focused on patent prosecution at Brooks Kushman.