Robert Earle is responsible for Ericsson’s global patent assertion and enforcement program. Mr. Earle and his team are involved in developing Ericsson’s global patent assertion and enforcement strategy, providing detailed technical analysis of Ericsson’s industry-leading portfolio of over 60,000 patents, as well as the mapping of those patents against the products and services provided by potential licensees. Mr. Earle and his team have effectively utilized emerging market patent systems to ensure effective licensing opportunities in those markets. Some notable examples include India and Brazil. Additionally, Mr. Earle has engaged in global intellectual property policy development. He has presented, met with, and positively impacted policy decision makers in multiple international jurisdictions providing industry input for further intellectual policy development. Mr. Earle has also negotiated global patent license agreements with international cellular telephone providers by utilizing developed strategies for maximizing effective licensing negotiations. Mr. Earle joined Ericsson in 2014 as Vice President for Assertion and Enforcement. Prior to joining Ericsson, he was a partner with Fish & Richardson in its Dallas office. He has first chair experience in multiple jury trials representing clients before federal and state trial courts. His experience includes representing top international companies in patent litigation cases. Mr. Earle also served as a United States naval officer for nine years prior to attending law school. Robert Earle is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, holds a Juris Doctorate, and a Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.