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Attorney with 30+ years experience as in-house counsel for multi-billion dollar companies focused on providing business oriented legal advice, and adept at turning intellectual property into valuable business assets. Held general counsel role for a multi-billion dollar consumer products company making and selling class II medical devices, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and other consumer products. Has handled and managed all legal matters in a product's life cycle from invention to development to manufacturing to marketing and sales. Has built and led groups of legal professionals in handling IP matters, addressing regulatory compliance issues, developing advertising claims support, and managing a variety of complex domestic and international litigations. As a member of the executive leadership team, has participated in strategic planning setting long term business objectives.★SKILLS: IP Portfolio Development and Management, IP Enforcement and Licensing Strategy, Litigation Budgeting, Outside Counsel Management, Legal Issue Communication, Competitive IP Analysis , IP LItigation in US, Foreign Courts, and International Trade Commission, Exclusion Orders, Joint Development Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Joint Venture, IP LIcensing Agreement Drafting and Management, Leadership, 510(k) Strategy and Review, OTC Monograph Strategy and Review, Negotiation, Class Action Defense, Trade Secret Protection, Patenting Strategy and Execution★BACKGROUND: Chemicals, Polymers, Electrochemistry, Batteries, Fuel Cells, Medical Devices, Over-the-Counter Drugs, Personal Care, Portable Lighting, Alternative Power

Listed skills include Patents, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Legal Writing, and 44 others.