Paul Levitsky Email & Phone Number

Niskayuna, Ny

As a senior-level Director/VP, I facilitated executive leadership in building over 40 technology programs across diverse business lines for global licensing clientele. I successfully transformed strategic initiatives into profitable and/or cost saving programs by directing technology intake from business units, assessing relative IP portfolio and R&D history while conducting effective market research leading to the development of unique deal structures in managing program strategies. The following are some of my key accomplishments in contributing to this position:• Enhanced organizational growth through the design and execution of technology commercialization programs including, the GE Licensing Lunch and Learn Program, as a viable means of delivering knowledge content to the Licensing Team. Results received an “Above & Beyond“ Award for exceeding corporate expectations.• Designed innovative licensing strategies to leverage technology innovation, quality, and design strengths in complex multi-country strategies, while protecting IP and long-term value.• Using a thorough understanding of legacy portfolio content and value stream assessment in driving revenue growth.• Contributed to long-term revenue growth across multiple Patent Pool technologies using a thorough understanding of SEPs, FRAND, and IPRs. Developed an innovative content analysis in driving revenue allocation efficiency by country and reviewing and shaping pool administrator business plans.• Served as a key mentor to teams in driving program build efficiency, facilitation of patent law understanding, and the design of vital IP portfolio strategies.

For this position in a heavily regulated industry, I accelerated productivity throughout all commercial activities for the corporate Shared Services Division, as well as strategic sourcing, sales teams, administration and support, law enforcement and military training programs, manufacturing divisions, and accessory sales. I increased customer satisfaction through global leadership, managing the performance of commercial contracting utilizing due diligence within multiple mergers and acquisitions. I also conducted agreement drafting, assessing negotiations while designing policies and procedures supporting contract programs. Key accomplishments include: • Successfully aligned strategic sourcing initiatives with Legal Department review and drafting, effectively meeting regulatory compliance guidelines.• Absorbed six acquisitions into the company, spearheading legal training, coaching, and mentorship for new teams in effectively meeting business needs.• Drafted new procedures for developing contract programs, export controls, government policies, and site security.• Served as a key subject matter expert within commercial contracting, government contracting, real estate, ITAR and EAR regulations and fair competition standards.• Efficiently mentored Legal staff and additional business units in accurately completing transactional work.

Erie, Pa & Fairfield, Ct

Within this position, I championed the expansion of the I.P. portfolio across technology and business lines, promoting invention disclosure in alignment with patent evaluation boards. I held a global responsibility for accurately managing all IP activities for GE Mining; Marine and Stationary Engines; Drill Motors; GE Energy Storage; and, Intelligent Signaling Business Units. While there, I surpassed corporate expectations in receiving 11 “Above and Beyond” Awards during my tenure. I also achieved the following key points: • Successfully negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial and government agreements within multiple projects, including stepping-in for Commercial Counsel when workloads required.• Served as a member of the Data Loss Prevention Team.• Facilitated the sale of select intellectual property assets in achieving annual revenue growth.• Integrated supplier expertise within the commercial strategy in promoting and achieving the monetization of non-core fields of use.• Mentor to 3 GE Patent Fellows with regards to transactional strategy and negotiations.

Scarsdale, Ny

• Responsible for patent preparation and prosecution for select firm accounts.• Strategic planning with respect to corporate clients.• Due diligence studies in support of M&A activities.• Negotiation and drafting for technology licensing.• University technology transfer.• Right-to-use and patent infringement studies.

Fairfield, Ct

• Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the CEO.• Responsible for: managing major litigation matters, which included matters before the U.S. Supreme Court and Federal Courts of Appeal; financial workouts of selected corporate investments; and, handling of all IP activities, including patent applications, prosecution, and right-to-use issues.• Responsible for, and extremely successful at, technology license rainmaking ($30.0M).• Responsible for all general legal matters, including: SEC matters and defense; real estate leasing issues; merger & acquisition issues; and, infrastructure contracts and support services; and, for supporting the acquisition, transfer and marketing of technology rights.

Fairfield, Ct

• Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and the CEO with respect to major litigation matters and financial workouts of selected corporate investments.• Responsible for Offset and Countertrade strategy in support of major U.S. Defense and Aerospace Manufacturers.• Responsible for handling all IP activities and general legal matters.

Fairfield, Ct

Responsible for handling all IP activities and general legal matters as assigned, including: all agreements; patent prosecution, and right-to-use issues; real estate; M&A; infrastructure support; licensing; and, in particular, technology transfer.

Shelton, Ct & Stamford, Ct

• Responsible for handling all IP activities, including product development and licensing agreements, patent prosecution, and right-to-use issues for: the PB Software Solutions business group (consisting of 3 Divisions); PB Financial Services (which includes PB Credit Corporation); the Mail Creation product group (consisting of 3 product lines); and, the Weighing Systems product group.• General Legal Counsel for PB Software Solutions, and member of the business staff. Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Technology Law. October 1997 to November 1998.Senior Attorney - Intellectual Property & Technology Law. February 1996 to October 1997.Attorney - Intellectual Property & Technology Law. October 1993 to February 1996.

Multiple, Including: Okinawa, Japan; Norfolk, Va; Quantico, Va; Pensacola, Fl

• Extensive experience in telecommunications, operations, leadership, and administration;• Officer in Charge (“OIC”) of the Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, Communications Center;• Exceeded or met all training requirements while supervising the admin, leadership, and logistics of a unit where 50% of its members received meritorious citations;• OIC of the 3rd MAF/3rd Marine Division Communications Center. Author of the Standing Operating Procedure for the 3rd Marine Division Field Message Processing Center.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Captain of the Water Polo Team; Swim Team

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business

Activities and Societies: Appointed to the MBA Editorial Board; Award for Academic Excellence

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law