The Future of IP Operations and Technology (RECORDING)

Mehrdad Assadi - CTO at Patrix IP Helpware, providing highly configurable and adaptable IPM software solution and cost-effective Renewal and Annuity services to its global client base since the early 1990’s, with offices in US and Europe. After completing the Military Academy and graduating as Officer and end of cold war, Mehrdad decided to move over to the private sector to join Patrix at its inception.  Using his background in Computer Science to manage digitalization projects of national Trademark and Patent data, he has transitioned to developing Patrix software solution strategies over the last 20 years, focusing on providing versatile and open solutions to its customers.

Steven W. Lundberg is a registered patent attorney and a founding partner of Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner. He works with entrepreneurs, Fortune 100 companies, and a wide range in between, providing practical legal counseling and time-tested IP strategies. Steve received his B.S.E.E. from the University of Minnesota, and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He has published and spoken widely on software and electronic patent protection.

Thomas G. Marlow serves as CTO for Black Hills IP and President of Black Hills IP Renewals, managing the development of technical and process based solutions to improve the handling of intellectual property.  Mr. Marlow is a registered Patent Attorney with experience in both private practice prosecution and corporate in-house management.  Previously Thomas served as Director of Intellectual Property at Fairchild Semiconductor, managing worldwide product line and business unit patent strategy, enforcement, and procurement. Early career private practice patent work included prosecution and analysis of technologies in the electronic arts, including semiconductors, integrated circuit design and fabrication, wireless communications, and computer networks.