Rob Follett
Director of Innovation - Danaher Business System Office (DBSO) at Danaher Corporation- Claim this Profile
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I worked with Rob on two large, corporate-wide projects, while I was at UOP. Rob was always 'the voice of reason' when project discussions started to stray from the activities at hand. His constant, unrelenting focus was on protecting and defending (if necessary) UOP's IP and patented products and processes. His knowledge of that area of law was impeccable, and he would not hesitate to question anything which could potentially adversely impact UOP. Broad and deep knowledge of IP/patent law, and truly devoted to his craft.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Rob on two large, corporate-wide projects, while I was at UOP. Rob was always 'the voice of reason' when project discussions started to stray from the activities at hand. His constant, unrelenting focus was on protecting and defending (if necessary) UOP's IP and patented products and processes. His knowledge of that area of law was impeccable, and he would not hesitate to question anything which could potentially adversely impact UOP. Broad and deep knowledge of IP/patent law, and truly devoted to his craft.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Rob on two large, corporate-wide projects, while I was at UOP. Rob was always 'the voice of reason' when project discussions started to stray from the activities at hand. His constant, unrelenting focus was on protecting and defending (if necessary) UOP's IP and patented products and processes. His knowledge of that area of law was impeccable, and he would not hesitate to question anything which could potentially adversely impact UOP. Broad and deep knowledge of IP/patent law, and truly devoted to his craft.
LinkedIn User
I worked with Rob on two large, corporate-wide projects, while I was at UOP. Rob was always 'the voice of reason' when project discussions started to stray from the activities at hand. His constant, unrelenting focus was on protecting and defending (if necessary) UOP's IP and patented products and processes. His knowledge of that area of law was impeccable, and he would not hesitate to question anything which could potentially adversely impact UOP. Broad and deep knowledge of IP/patent law, and truly devoted to his craft.
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LinkedInJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Bar
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Illinois license to practice law
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Massachusetts license to practice law
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Registered Attorney - US Patent and Trademark Office
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Six Sigma Greenbelt
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US Supreme Court Bar
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Experience
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Danaher Corporation
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Innovation - Danaher Business System Office (DBSO)
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May 2021 - Present
As a DBSO Director for Innovation I am responsible for promoting and facilitating the successful implementation of the Danaher Business System with a focus on innovation at Danaher operating companies. My area of focus is Open Innovation. As a DBSO Director for Innovation I am responsible for promoting and facilitating the successful implementation of the Danaher Business System with a focus on innovation at Danaher operating companies. My area of focus is Open Innovation.
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Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
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Feb 2017 - May 2021
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
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2013 - 2016
Oversaw all intellectual property (IP) matters for $3 billion global licensor of technology and supplier of equipment, materials and services to oil refining and petrochemical industries. Managed $8 million budget and supervised outside counsel. Provided IP support to R&D and three business units. Mentored junior attorneys and educated management and technical staff on IP protection. Oversaw all intellectual property (IP) matters for $3 billion global licensor of technology and supplier of equipment, materials and services to oil refining and petrochemical industries. Managed $8 million budget and supervised outside counsel. Provided IP support to R&D and three business units. Mentored junior attorneys and educated management and technical staff on IP protection.
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ZOLL Medical Corporation
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director and Counsel - Intellectual Property
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2009 - 2013
Responsible for all IP matters for fast-moving, $500 million medical device and software company focused on cardiac resuscitation, data management and intravenous temperature management. Technologies included electrical, mechanical and software engineering. Responsible for all IP matters for fast-moving, $500 million medical device and software company focused on cardiac resuscitation, data management and intravenous temperature management. Technologies included electrical, mechanical and software engineering.
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Cabot Corporation
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
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2003 - 2009
Responsible for all IP matters for multiple businesses in differing stages of development in fields of particle synthesis, modification and end-use applications.ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:Senior Intellectual Property CounselPraxair, Inc.Danbury, CTResponsible for patent preparation and worldwide prosecution in a wide variety of chemical, mechanical and chemical engineering technologies.Patent ExaminerU.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeWashington, DCPatent Examiner in Group 150
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Education
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1991 - 1995
The George Washington University Law School
JD, Intellectual Property -
1984 - 1988
Bowdoin College
AB, Chemistry and History
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