Warren J.

Accomplished Senior In-House IP Counsel open to same position or to transition to a university tech transfer/licensing manager role. Ready to bridge academia-industry gap, driving innovation with expertise in patent law, trademark, copyright, and tech commercialization. Passionate about fostering collaboration, leveraging skills to propel groundbreaking research into tangible products and services. Eager to engage with researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders, forging strategic partnerships for impactful initiatives. With commitment to excellence, poised to make lasting impact in technology transfer. --------------------------- Managing Both New & Legacy Commercial Risks by Creating & Maintaining I.P. Portfolios & Strategy - Proven history of leadership in IP portfolio strategy, creation, and implementation: creating policy and procedure, cross department collaboration and committees, and organizing in-house training seminars - Excellent at drafting and negotiating a broad range of IP agreements and IP-related clauses in commercial agreements - Excel at collaborating with company “creators” such as scientists, engineers, marketing, communications, and with third party collaborators to predict, address, and oversee risk related to IP matters - Proven track record of exercising sound judgement by delivering operational change efficiencies and improving procedural standards for all IP matters - Comprehensive understanding of IP Laws, a fast learner, a self-starter, and able to quickly provide value in different technologies, products, markets, and business practice areas - Oversight for the development and administration of company-wide training programs and written policies and guidelines on IP matters and best practices. - Performed and lead activities related to the maintenance of the Company’s trademark portfolio, including advising on mark selection and use, interfacing with Marketing regarding brand strategy and attendant trademark portfolio issues. Advise on brand protection strategies - Perform and lead activities related to patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management to support IP strategies including processing invention disclosures, and working with outside counsel to draft and prosecute patent applications that protect inventions - Proactively lead engagement and collaboration with internal business teams as well as external stakeholders to align the intellectual property strategy and roadmap with business plans.