Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. Email and Phone Number

Toronto, ON, CA
Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.'s Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
About Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.

Derek started his career in 1983 with IBM Canada as a systems and computer engineer, where he qualified as a registered patent agent in Canada and the United States in 1994. Derek has a thorough understanding of all aspects of intellectual property including patent application and prosecution, patent litigation, patent trolling, intellectual property policy and leadership of international intellectual property teams and strategy. Derek’s experience includes leadership positions with IBM Canada, Husky Injection Molding Systems and Bell Canada. Derek holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree with a major in systems and computer engineering from Carleton University and a Masters of Applied Science degree in technology innovation management from Carleton University where he also received a senate medal for outstanding academic achievement.

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.'s Current Company Details
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)

Intellectual Property Ontario (Ipon)

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IP Coach
Toronto, ON, CA
Website:
ip-ontario.ca
Employees:
37
Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. Work Experience Details
  • Intellectual Property Ontario (Ipon)
    Ip Coach
    Intellectual Property Ontario (Ipon)
    Toronto, On, Ca
  • Magneto Innovention Management Ltd.
    Principal
    Magneto Innovention Management Ltd. 2011 - Present
    Founded Magneto to solve complicated intellectual property problems with a focus on small and medium sized entrepreneurial companies and to provide advanced intellectual property and technology innovation management consulting services.
  • Geotab
    Vice President Intellectual Property
    Geotab May 2012 - Present
    Geotab is a technology innovator and telematics engineering leader in the area of GPS fleet management and vehicle tracking industry. Geotab provides scalable end-to-end hardware and software solutions.Present focus is with intellectual property strategy and constructing a valuable patent portfolio.
  • Muldrew Air Services
    Principal
    Muldrew Air Services 2011 - Present
    Founded this company to provide commercial pilot services to the general aviation seaplane industry. Experienced seaplane instructor and owner, operator of a Cessna 180 on PK3000 floats. Present focus is on advanced training and threat management such as glassy water landings.
  • Lake Country Airways
    Chief Pilot
    Lake Country Airways 2005 - Present
    Orillia Ontario Canada
    A part time commercial bush pilot with Future Air (2005-2007) and Lake Country Airways (2008-present) conducting seaplane endorsements, pilot check rides, charter operations and sight seeing flights. Experience with the Cessna 172, 180, and the DHC2 Beaver on straight floats. Also experienced with the Cessna 185 and turbo 206 on both straight floats and amphibian floats.
  • Husky Injection Molding Systems Limited
    Global Director Intellectual Property
    Husky Injection Molding Systems Limited 2003 - 2011
    Bolton Ontario Canada
    Husky is a global manufacturer of machinery and equipment for the injection molding industry with 3400 employees at more than 40 worldwide locations and sales over $1 billion as reported by Onex in 2009.Global leader for worldwide intellectual property leading a team of in-house intellectual property professionals in Canada, the United States, Luxembourg, and China and foreign associates in 30 other key jurisdictions. Sharing professional and technical knowledge and expertise through mentoring and coaching team members. Specialized experience relating to interferences, pre-appeal briefs and appeals, ex-parte reexamination and strategy, patent clearance, and oppositions and oral proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO) and intellectual property litigation in Europe and the United States. Together, we created a high performing international team based upon best practices. Established and maintained the global intellectual property operations, procedures, practices and budget. Involved with intellectual property due diligence during the original private equity sale to Onex Corporation and subsequent private equity re-sale to Berkshire Partners and OMERS.
  • Bell Canada Ltd.
    Director Of Patents, Strategy, And Licensing
    Bell Canada Ltd. 2002 - 2003
    Toronto Ontario Canada
    Bell is Canada's largest communications company providing consumers with solutions to all their communication needs, including telephone services, wireless communications, high-speed internet, digital television and voice over IP.Established a global patent creation strategy and an anti-troll telecommunication strategy. Redefined the corporate intellectual property practices and standard operating procedures for drafting, filing, and prosecution of patent applications. Intellectual property lead assessing and determining a portion of the patent portfolio for sale and/or licensing in the transaction and multi-million dollar sale of Voice Over IP (VOIP) technology and business to a private equity company that formed NewStep Networks. Drafting and prosecution of patents in the telecommunications and internet market segments.
  • Husky Injection Molding Systems Limited
    Senior Patent Manager
    Husky Injection Molding Systems Limited 1999 - 2002
    Bolton Ontario Canada
    Drafting and prosecution of patent applications in Canada, Europe, and the United States with a wide range of complex technologies (computers (software and hardware), internet, mechanical, machine controls, programmable logic controllers, embedded systems, injection molding, metal molding, plastic compositions and parts). Transformed the business model from a patent engineering model that relied completely upon outside associates to an internal team of registered professionals in three key jurisdictions and established global standards and procedures.
  • Ibm Canada Ltd.
    Progressively Challenging Technology Roles
    Ibm Canada Ltd. 1983 - 1999
    Toronto Ontario Canada
    IBM Canada is one of Canada's leading providers of advanced information technology, products, services and business consulting expertise.Senior Management Consultant (1997-1999) and IBM certified professional in the area of information technology strategy. Consulting engagements included solutions for health care, petroleum, and hydroelectric industries. Senior Information Technology Architect (1994-1997) leading a small team in the area of CDROM multimedia research and product development.Patent Engineer / Agent (1992-1994) registered as a patent agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and as a patent agent with the United Sates Patent and Trademark Office. Drafting and prosecution of computer related inventions.Intellectual Property Analyst (1988-1992) investigating complex copyright infringement of the Personal Computer firmware basic input output system in the computer clone industry.Staff Engineer (1983-1988) involved in software and hardware research and product development.

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. Education Details

Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.

What company does Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. work for?

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. works for Intellectual Property Ontario (Ipon)

What is Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.'s role at the current company?

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.'s current role is IP Coach.

What schools did Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. attend?

Derek Smith, B.Eng., M.A.Sc. attended Aalto University, Carleton University, Jackson Leadership, Carleton University.

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