Weston Anson is Chairman of CONSOR®, an intellectual asset consulting firm specializing in trademark, patent and copyright licensing, valuation, and litigation support. After receiving his MBA (honors) from Harvard University, he served with the management consulting firm of Booz-Allen & Hamilton. Subsequently, he was the youngest Vice-President and corporate officer at Playboy Enterprises, Inc., where he launched many of their licensing programs. Mr. Anson was also Senior Vice President of Hang Ten International, which grew to nearly 100 licensees in 30 countries under his direction. For the last 20 years, he has led the way in developing and establishing accepted methods to value brands, technologies and other IP for companies. He is an expert in establishing licensing strategies for brands, as well as developing and managing licensing programs for a number of clients. An active member of the valuation and licensing community, he holds positions within many trade organizations, including the ABA, ABI, LES, and NAA, among others. He is a lecturer and author of 4 books and over 150 articles on the subjects of licensing, valuation, reorganization in bankruptcy, technology and brand values, and the impact of licensing on value. His most recent book, entitled "The Attorney's Guide to the Business Mind," is available in stores now.Specialties: intellectual property management, intellectual property valuation, licensing strategy development
Listed skills include Licensing, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Start Ups, and 21 others.
