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​IAM Patent 1000, 2021-2024 & Global Leader 2024

​Licensing master Rob McInnes is another fan favourite who “blends a strong technical capability with many years of licence deal making and a strong appreciation for the application of IP law in many jurisdictions, turning it all into commercially practicable IP licensing advice.” “Great value for money,” the skilled negotiator “can spot a shifting landscape and adjust like no one else can”. Innovators say that “Rob is the right person to have in your corner. I have worked with a lot of lawyers and advisers over the years and can honestly say I have learned more from Rob than any of the others. He is extremely sharp – both legally and commercially – and just a great guy whose company I’ve enjoyed.” As well as being able to “take complex IP matters and simplify them into educational advice”, McInnes “understands that some organisations have multiple stakeholders to appease and tailors his approach accordingly”.

Global Leader article: ​https://www.iam-media.com/survey/strategy-300-global-leaders/2024/article/rob-mcinnes 

IP Stars, 2016, 2019

Rob McInnes focuses on licensing and garners praise from a number of clients. “In all of my years of dealing with attorneys throughout the world, Rob McInnes has been the most responsive and efficient. He is tremendous,” says one. McInnes’ style is admired. “Rob is a highly professional and likable lawyer,” says another client. “He was able to balance between giving and taking advice on various terms in an agreement and communicate the possible impact of variations to the terms,” the client adds.

IAM Patent 1000, 2016

Commercial savvy ... is particularly evident in the leadership of Robert McInnes, a big name on the licensing and transactional side who provides “seemingly effortless and clairvoyant” guidance to start-ups, multinationals and research institutions. ​

IAM Patent 1000, 2017

​Steeped in the start-up scene, Robert McInnes maintains an excellent network of technology incubators, venture capitalist outfits and university contacts and guarantees technologists the best chance of realising value from their innovation. 

Doyle's Guide, 2022

Leading (Non-contentious IP - NSW)
Chambers 2021-2022 Life Sciences
Australasian Lawyer 2021 - five stars

Best Lawyers 2019-2023

Intellectual Property and Life Sciences, Australia
​Life Sciences (incl. 2021 Sydney Lawyer of the Year)

Legal 500, 2016

Reputed licensing specialist

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