John Sobba Email & Phone Number

SUMMARY Connect with John via telephone at (206)877.3382 or email him at johns@sobbalaw.com.John’s success in the technology sector, outdoor gear and apparel space and manufacturing industries results from his expertise in commercializing IP portfolios, managing diverse business transactions, designing and evolving direct and indirect distribution channels, negotiating strategic alliances, managing tactical and strategic purchasing transactions, and participating in operations and manufacturing. John’s leadership skills allow him to penetrate all levels of a company, listen, design and implement solutions while involving and inspiring colleagues and vendors/suppliers to work together to achieve common goals. John is capable of assembling, mentoring, and leading highly successful domestic and international teams through periods of challenging market conditions and aggressive business growth. He has a solutions oriented approach with perceptive and insightful analytical, operational and strategic skills cultivated from his years of operational experience.Specialties:► Draft and negotiate domestic and international sales and purchasing transactions ► Managing the design, protection and commercialization of intellectual property portfolios► Developing branding, marketing and social media campaigns ► Licensing technology in/out to enhance product offerings and increase revenues► Managing complex litigation ► Managing and motivating employees and suppliers ► Complex contract drafting and negotiation► Managing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures► Overseeing government contracts and sales ► Designing and managing corporate governance and ethics compliance► Fluent in written and spoken German