Intellectual Property Strategist and Technology Valuation Expert (1236)
Expertise
Intellectual property management
Licensing, inlicense, outlicense
Technology valuation, NPV of patents and IP
Protective materials applications, especially aramids
Experience
Independent consultant, 2004-present
Leadership role and generated target revenues in licensing selected polymerization technologies for a major chemical company’s coatings business. Supported corporate tax and business projects associated with historic IP donations. Provided guidance around technology licensing for a major NJ-based consulting company for a polyolefins catalyst project. Working with small MD-based company to develop and implement business strategies to capitalize on recently developed patent estate.
DuPont Company
Business/Technology Licensing Director, Growth Initiatives, 1998-2004
Achieved licensing and IP donation objectives for 4-5 business units by providing technology mining leadership, guidance on technology value, and leading/contributing to structuring and negotiating licensing and donation agreements. Contributed to doubling of DuPont Chemical and Specialties licensing revenue. Created initial Corporate process for IP donation, completed first DuPont donation, and six overall. Examples include coatings inlicense (NPV=$20MM), materials outlicense (NPV= $2.5MM), and precision placement of particles IP donation (valuation=$27MM).
Applications Technology Manager, Advanced Fibers Systems, 1995-1998
Created and launched strategic Nomex® Industrial Protective Apparel and
Nomex® Omega® Product and Trademark Licensing Program. Led the development of technical specifications, and developed and negotiated licensing agreements with all key fabric and garment manufacturers.
Applications Technology Manager, Advanced Fibers Systems, 1990-1995
Successful leadership of Applications Research and Technical Marketing organization of 10-20 professionals. Development and launch of lightweight military vests and helmets, and new reduced heat stress firefighter turnout concept. Founded and led Global Aramid Technology Network to leverage Americas Advanced Fiber Systems knowledge and capabilities to grow business globally.
European Technical Manager, Engineering Fibre Systems, 1987-1990
Successful leadership of Applications Research and Technical Marketing organization of 6-8 professionals. Led Kevlar® new product development and introduction, and established and managed coordinated product stewardship with competitor Akzo.
Supervisor, Kevlar® R&D, 1985-1987
Substantially advanced development of Kevlar® next generation manufacturing processes, including those for pulp and filament fibers. Managed Kevlar® strategic
semiworks facility.
Supervisor, Nomex® R&D, 1983-1985
Delivered new Nomex® fiber and paper processes and products. Substantially enhanced Nomex® paper production and coordination between Manufacturing and Technical organizations.
Honors & Publications
Selected from 24 publications to professional and corporate organizations:
Realizing Value from Intellectual Property at DuPont
Technology Transfer in the Chemical Industry
IP Donation: The Corporate View
Reverse Technology Transfer
Licensing: Not business as usual
Global Technology Licensing at DuPont, New Business, New Challenges
Enhancing Worker Safety with Thermal Protective Apparel Systems
The Kevlar® Story – A Case History of a High Performance Material
Professional Societies: American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Commercial Development and Marketing Association, Licensing Executive Society
Fibers Marketing Excellence Award
Sustainable Growth Excellence Award
Education
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Rochester
M.E., Chemical, Cornell University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Cornell University