I believe that when education is fun, learning abounds. Magic Portal Books combines storybooks with virtual reality to bring learning to life and make reading fun. I've left corporate America (and the corp America paycheck) to follow a dream of disrupting traditional education. Going back to my artist and technical roots I'm creating experiences that teleport the reader to another place, where they learn the history, culture, art, economics, geology and attractions in a never-before experienced… Show more I believe that when education is fun, learning abounds. Magic Portal Books combines storybooks with virtual reality to bring learning to life and make reading fun. I've left corporate America (and the corp America paycheck) to follow a dream of disrupting traditional education. Going back to my artist and technical roots I'm creating experiences that teleport the reader to another place, where they learn the history, culture, art, economics, geology and attractions in a never-before experienced way. Partnering with Awe Media, Octobox.Studios and Abbott Animation has enabled us to create magnificent magic portals. Currently our magic portal destinations include Tucson and Sedona, AZ. Please visit magicportalbooks.com to experience teleporting for yourself. Show less

Provide patent strategy and consulting to start-ups associated with WXR fund. Provide non-legal advice in the area of creating the best possible patent coverage, the importance of protecting innovation and navigation through the patent process.

Mentor students and IP Clinic clients on invention and patent matters including:- Writing patent applications- Strategic claims drafting- Searching for prior art and determining novelty- Developing prosecution strategies- Developing a portfolio development and management strategy- Understanding the business value of patents and how they support the business model

Value-ad SaaS reseller for WebAR platforms. WebAR is the future of communication, marketing, education and entertainment. It will become as pervasive as social media, digital advertising and print media. To get there requires educating the general public, providing simple user interfaces that yield professional results, platforms and systems integration and making it affordable. MiXXD's mission is to bring the many WebAR platforms, marketing companies, printers and digital content developers… Show more Value-ad SaaS reseller for WebAR platforms. WebAR is the future of communication, marketing, education and entertainment. It will become as pervasive as social media, digital advertising and print media. To get there requires educating the general public, providing simple user interfaces that yield professional results, platforms and systems integration and making it affordable. MiXXD's mission is to bring the many WebAR platforms, marketing companies, printers and digital content developers together to meet client's needs and budgets. We especially love to help small businesses, start-ups, artists, authors and teachers! Show less

Helping others to become good corporate citizens by banding together to eliminate the patent troll problem once and for all (or at least significantly reduce the probability of being sued). The LOT Network immunizes operating companies as well as start-ups from arduous lawsuits brought on by patent assertion entities. Over 80% of the asserted assets originated from operating companies. A simple agreement entitles its members to a license on transfer with no accounting for its own patent… Show more Helping others to become good corporate citizens by banding together to eliminate the patent troll problem once and for all (or at least significantly reduce the probability of being sued). The LOT Network immunizes operating companies as well as start-ups from arduous lawsuits brought on by patent assertion entities. Over 80% of the asserted assets originated from operating companies. A simple agreement entitles its members to a license on transfer with no accounting for its own patent transactions. Members are still free to sell assets to PAE's.This non-profit organization differs from other companies helping to alleviate the pain of lawsuits because it is just that - non-profit. Show less

Teach a patent portfolio management course geared toward professionals, attorneys, engineers and patent practitioners. I developed this course to convey the business side of patent assets and how to create and use those assets to support business strategy and ensure competitive advantage.Patent Portfolio Management Course:This course will cover the strategic and tactical execution of patent portfolio development and management from a business perspective. We will discuss the… Show more Teach a patent portfolio management course geared toward professionals, attorneys, engineers and patent practitioners. I developed this course to convey the business side of patent assets and how to create and use those assets to support business strategy and ensure competitive advantage.Patent Portfolio Management Course:This course will cover the strategic and tactical execution of patent portfolio development and management from a business perspective. We will discuss the end-to-end process of portfolio management including: patent portfolio strategy development, portfolio SWOT analysis, building and managing a useful global patent portfolio and culling non-strategic assets. We will walk through a real world example of managing a patent portfolio for business advantage. We will review the business strategy and the supporting patent portfolio strategy. From there we will analyze the competitive landscape and make comparisons to the portfolio, separate the value from non-valuable patents, determine what gaps exist in the portfolio and where, learn techniques for filling those gaps (make, collaborate, buy, borrow) and finally, create a report template for communicating the portfolio value and improvements to a leadership team.Learning Objectives:- Develop a patent portfolio strategy that supports a business strategy.- Develop a patent portfolio that supports the patent strategy.- Evaluate opportunities and weaknesses in the portfolio compared to the competitive landscape and take corrective action.- Identify strategic patents and cull non-strategic patents.- Effectively identify how and where to fill patent portfolio gaps.- Create processes for effectively managing a portfolio.- Report on the progress of the portfolio throughout the process. Show less

Drive advanced solutions for the entertainment industry's top problem areas (5+ year time frame); Ensure competitive advantage for both products and patents;Streamline invention development, review and protection;Foster a culture of innovation through mentoring, training and rewards programs.

Overview: Manage the Freestyle Patent portfolio including patent strategy, portfolio development and innovation for next gen products.• Drive and patent future product innovation using facilitated creative problem solving methods and create cross-functional project ideas to support business and marketing objectives• Developed an IP strategy for Freestyle based on discussions and collaboration with customers, account teams, IP Law, operations, engineering, procurement, finance, supplier… Show more Overview: Manage the Freestyle Patent portfolio including patent strategy, portfolio development and innovation for next gen products.• Drive and patent future product innovation using facilitated creative problem solving methods and create cross-functional project ideas to support business and marketing objectives• Developed an IP strategy for Freestyle based on discussions and collaboration with customers, account teams, IP Law, operations, engineering, procurement, finance, supplier management teams, NPI, packaging, finance, marketing, QA, competitive intelligence and the business development teams as well as incorporating industry best practices• Execute the IP strategy for Freestyle including measuring KPIs to track strategic alignment and effectiveness, develop frameworks for evaluating and analyzing the progress and communicate results to the leadership team and key stakeholders monthly• Developed the technology roadmap for Freestyle’s E&I organization 2016 through 2020• Perform competitive intelligence and competitive IP analysis to determine potential threats and take steps to mitigate high risks (facilitate invent around sessions, invent in front of, publish defensively)• Develop and deploy key training for all employees around the importance of developing and protecting IP • Inspire employees to become inventors through training and brainstorming sessions as well as through implementing an inventor red-tag program• Implemented a structured invention review committee process• Lead an accelerator project to develop an automated CIP system for all Freestyle platforms• Work with global equipment engineering to identify synergies between Freestyle capabilities and Global R&D project initiatives Show less

Overview: Create and Lead IBM’s IP Management Services and Tools business, help clients develop, value, commercialize and monetize IP; design effective tools to help clients make strategic business decisions and derive the most value from their portfolios.• Spearheaded the new IP consulting services and IP management software business for IBM o Target qualified prospects and create value propositions for licensing IP o Find pain points and identify areas for assistance… Show more Overview: Create and Lead IBM’s IP Management Services and Tools business, help clients develop, value, commercialize and monetize IP; design effective tools to help clients make strategic business decisions and derive the most value from their portfolios.• Spearheaded the new IP consulting services and IP management software business for IBM o Target qualified prospects and create value propositions for licensing IP o Find pain points and identify areas for assistance based on company profile, IP portfolio, litigation, and product/technology analysis o Draft and negotiate IP licensing contracts o Lead sales enablement and training initiatives to scale the business o Build IBM’s brand as a world leader in IP management services and tools• Lead IBM global IP consulting deliverables and services engagements o Teach clients to value and commercialize/monetize their portfolios and other’s portfolios (e.g. acquisitions, partnership opportunities, other licenses, etc.) o Teach clients to strategically develop their portfolios (not only patents but other IP) in order to create competitive advantage, significant leverage (both offensive and defensive) and drive business value• Architect and lead design and development efforts for IBM’s commercial IP Management software tool • Train client’s personnel world-wide to drive IP management and commercialization initiatives• Provide IP business solutions to external clients: o Trusted advisor for fortune 100 company; perform IP strategy development and alignment with business strategy, strategic IP process implementation, competitive IP analysis and portfolio management training, and promoting IP to win business and gain competitive advantage• Develop relationships to create new business opportunities through partnerships • Lead internal and external marketing campaignes Show less

Execute IBM’s Intellectual Property Strategy by interfacing with inventors, licensing groups, business leaders, and technology expertsInstrumental in changing culture, systems, and processes to achieve IBM’s evolving business and IP objectives, for example, created, executed, and continues to manage IP asset development specifically targeted for licensing to significant, yet unlicensed industriesDevelop and promote national and international changes to patent policy. For… Show more Execute IBM’s Intellectual Property Strategy by interfacing with inventors, licensing groups, business leaders, and technology expertsInstrumental in changing culture, systems, and processes to achieve IBM’s evolving business and IP objectives, for example, created, executed, and continues to manage IP asset development specifically targeted for licensing to significant, yet unlicensed industriesDevelop and promote national and international changes to patent policy. For example, operated the Peer-to-Patent pilot program for IBM designed to fundamentally change the way patent offices search for prior artDeveloped and executed several successful programs resulting in IBM’s achievement of patent leadership for the 16th year in a row (most recently responsible for doubling yearly invention submission rates in 60 days).Responsible for cost savings including prosecuting and writing in-house cases and determining what patents to abandon to save in maintenance fee costs.My “day job” includes evaluating invention disclosures, assigning value to inventions, deciding whether to patent or provide an alternate means of protection, managing technology specific areas of the MD patent portfolio, drafting and prosecuting patent applications (both US and PCT), managing and working closely with outside counsel to meet IBM strategic patenting objectives, and communicating extensively. Show less

Objective: Commercialization of university and privately developed IPGenerating a business plan including creating goals and mission statement, performing competitive and market analysis, and identifying potential technology partnersIP strategy and analysis including IP asset management and development, competitive portfolio analysis claims analysis, and commercialization strategyDeveloping and executing strategy for product development, testing, sales, marketing, and… Show more Objective: Commercialization of university and privately developed IPGenerating a business plan including creating goals and mission statement, performing competitive and market analysis, and identifying potential technology partnersIP strategy and analysis including IP asset management and development, competitive portfolio analysis claims analysis, and commercialization strategyDeveloping and executing strategy for product development, testing, sales, marketing, and life-cycleGenerating funding including applying for phase 0 SBIR grant, NIH grant and a NIMH grant, identifying a PI, communicating with investors, Angel investors, and venture capitalistsAll aspects of business set-up including: creating an LLC with operating agreement, federal and state tax ID, generating funding, contacting potential candidates for IP sources, executing two-way CDAs, invention disclosure agreements, organizing and chairing board meetings, creating multiple project plans, managing personnel, preparing tax forms, etc. Identifying research professionals, coordinators, facilities, and business support services Managing all budget and accounting aspects of the businessContinuously researching and monitoring changes in technology, competition, business strategy, funding and business opportunities Show less

Design, manage, and execute intellectual property (IP) strategiesWork directly with senior executives; determine strengths and weaknesses and identify specific areas to invest in IP through acquisition, in-licensing, abandonment or developmentDevelop and implement intellectual asset management (IAM) programsEvaluate industry participants’ portfolios to identify IP investment trends, emerging markets/technologies, existing competitors’ IP strategies, and possible infringement… Show more Design, manage, and execute intellectual property (IP) strategiesWork directly with senior executives; determine strengths and weaknesses and identify specific areas to invest in IP through acquisition, in-licensing, abandonment or developmentDevelop and implement intellectual asset management (IAM) programsEvaluate industry participants’ portfolios to identify IP investment trends, emerging markets/technologies, existing competitors’ IP strategies, and possible infringement threatsDeveloped a business case for a client who licensed its portfolio to international companiesDeveloped an IAM program for a solutions provider company ($8M annual revenue)Facilitated the creation of over 100 new inventions each for 5 fortune 1000 companiesTrained counsel in a multi-billion dollar company to facilitate the IP development process within their own organizationsManaged over $.5M in project revenue and contracted follow-on work from existing clients totaling $86.5K (2004) Show less

Responsible for designing/architecting a DMA engine (Verilog) for a multi-DSP SoC to transfer instructions/data between DSP processors’ memories and a PowerPC microprocessor and system memory over an IBM Core Connect PLB (processor local bus);Managed production, manufacturing, test, and packaging for the ZSP400 system testsite;Architected system function, gathered customer requirements, documented specifications, developed Verilog code, and held design reviews for a PLB bridge… Show more Responsible for designing/architecting a DMA engine (Verilog) for a multi-DSP SoC to transfer instructions/data between DSP processors’ memories and a PowerPC microprocessor and system memory over an IBM Core Connect PLB (processor local bus);Managed production, manufacturing, test, and packaging for the ZSP400 system testsite;Architected system function, gathered customer requirements, documented specifications, developed Verilog code, and held design reviews for a PLB bridge core for the ZSP400 processor;Successfully designed and verified a 5-bit automatic impedance controller for a large ASIC (VHDL);Assisted in microprocessor core design in IBM CU-11 technology;Verilog COC (Center of Competence) for the ASIC Cores department at IMD responsible for methodology compliance for all cores designed in Verilog, training, and maintaining industry standards in Verilog; Show less

Managed all aspects of the Standard Missile III Risk Management program including briefing top US Naval Personnel, gathering and assessing risk data, and developing a risk management database;Conducted simulated ballistic missile war game tests on SGI systems using in-house software and presented the data analysis and recommendations to US Naval Officials, BMDO (Ballistic Missile Defense Organization), and NMD (National Missile Defense);Conducted multiple design reviews for… Show more Managed all aspects of the Standard Missile III Risk Management program including briefing top US Naval Personnel, gathering and assessing risk data, and developing a risk management database;Conducted simulated ballistic missile war game tests on SGI systems using in-house software and presented the data analysis and recommendations to US Naval Officials, BMDO (Ballistic Missile Defense Organization), and NMD (National Missile Defense);Conducted multiple design reviews for design projects;Worked with an ASIC and FPGA design team to develop a state-of-the-art ASIC and FPGA interface for the AMRAAM missile;Wrote object oriented test code (C++) and simulated the code using Code Warrior and Cadence Leapfrog;Designed 2 Compact PCI test boards for AMRAAM HOL program to mitigate performance and requirements risk using VHDL, Mentor Graphics Design Architect, To Layout and Packager;Worked closely with Components and Materials Engineering to build symbols and models of the ASIC, sockets, FPGA, and other digital and passive components; Show less