John Sears’ diverse background and commitment to understanding his clients’ needs and their technologies have made him a go-to advisor for the universities, companies, and investors he counsels.John’s wide-ranging experience includes overseeing in-house intellectual property operations and diligence for venture capital and private equity groups, running research labs, working in startups and university tech-transfer offices, and managing and prosecuting complex intellectual property strategies. Drawing from these, he offers a multi-dimensional legal, technical, and business perspective to clients seeking to bring complex breakthrough technologies to market.Clients value the breadth and depth of John's technical background, and he has worked on hundreds of patent applications involving:● Biotechnology● Chemistry● Pharmaceuticals● Polymer science● Materials science● Nanotechnology● Medical devices and medical imaging● Semiconductors and advanced electronics ● AI and machine learningJohn takes a pragmatic approach to counseling clients and believes that a valuable IP strategy must rest upon an in-depth understanding of the technology and the business. He assists numerous professional and corporate venture groups seeking to invest in early-stage technology companies, identifying and mitigating risks and weaknesses. He is also a trusted advisor for startup companies across industries, counseling them to develop and prosecute strong IP strategies, to raise venture capital and private equity, and to form the strategic partnerships necessary to bring new technologies to market. John has a Ph.D. in quantum chemistry, is a published author, and has taught at leading research universities. His numerous presentations to national and international audiences include meetings of the American Chemical Society, the American Physical Society, the International Symposium on Functional π-Electron Systems, the European Conference on Molecular Electronics, and Gordon Research Conferences.John continues to work with many university clients and understands the needs of university technology transfer offices. In addition, he actively participates in the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) and is a Certified Licensing Professional.