Following the shut-down of all non-essential travel in 2020 and 2021, there is an opportunity for a major reset in how deal-making and IP transactions are done. While many companies are enjoying the benefits of reduced travel budgets and easier conversation, getting deals across the line remains challenging without face-to-face rapport and negotiation. So, how are those making the deals achieving success using the multiple tools and options now at their disposal?
Kurt Brasch
Kim Jessum
Changhae Park
Keith Wilson
Keith Wilson is executive vice president, partnerships and acquisitions, at IPValue Management Inc. IPValue’s mission is to generate value for leading innovative enterprises by licensing their patented inventions. IPValue has returned well over $1bn to high-tech enterprises from its licensing activities and, over the past four years, has acquired rights to over 10,000 patents. Mr Wilson has over 25 years of experience in intellectual property law, licensing, and management. Before joining IPValue, Mr Wilson was vice president, general and IP Counsel at Solus Microtechnologies, a venture capital-funded technology company. Mr Wilson worked for over a decade for Litton Industries, a $5bn technology company, in a number of technical, legal, and executive positions, including chief IP counsel. Mr Wilson has a BS in electrical engineering from UC Berkeley and a law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law.