Former US Air Force Radio Frequency (RF) systems engineer Dan Sleeter has joined the Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering group of Ocean Tomo. Sleeter brings more than 15 years of experience leading cross‑functional technical teams across AI‑driven RF programs, secure cloud environments, and agile delivery models supporting both national defense and commercial clients. Summary of […]
The Business of Brand Value: A Practical Guide
Today, Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held released The Business of Brand Value: A Practical Guide, providing actionable understanding of the drivers of brand value. The Business of Brand Value: A Practical Guide, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, measuring, and monetizing brand value. Motivated by inconsistencies across existing brand valuation guidance, the report […]
J.S. Held Expands the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer
J.S. Held is pleased to announce that John A. Hudson has joined the firm’s Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer as Senior Managing Director, bringing over 25 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) strategy, valuation, and commercialization. John joins the Office of the Chief IP Officer, led by James E. Malackowski, to further […]
Two Leading Patent Business Intelligence & Intellectual Property Strategists Join Ocean Tomo, a Part of J.S. Held
Timothy D. Dorney, Ph.D. and Sam Wiley have joined Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held to co-lead the firm’s Specialty Services team, which combines technical excellence, patent expertise, and business acumen to partner with in-house corporate IP groups, outside counsel, and financial institutions to dig into complex systems. Dr. Timothy D. Dorney, Ph.D., the […]
Expert Testimony and Fair Use: Decision in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software
Earlier this week, Law360 reporter Ivan Moreno reported on the judge’s order in Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. et al. In the recent case of Alexander v. Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., case number 3:18-cv-00966, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois made a notable decision that may have implications for copyright […]
Ocean Tomo Patent Quality Study for Crain’s Chicago Business
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, announces the study of patent quality among Chicagoland companies, exclusively in the October 24 issue of Crain’s Chicago Business, recognizing invention among Chicagoland companies and their patent prosecution law firms. Dr. Alan Marco, Chief Economist for Ocean Tomo, having previously served as the Chief Economist for the U.S. […]
How IP Practitioners Assess Value in their Work
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Senior Director Eric Carnick recently spoke on the topic of Intellectual Property Valuation during a panel at the 2022 Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The panel, entitled “Beauty (or Value) is in the Eye of the Beholder” sought to explore how different […]
Brand Valuation and Monetization: Brand Valuation Methodology
Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, Managing Director Gregory Campanella spoke on the topic of brand valuation and monetization at a webinar hosted by the Licensing Executive Society’s Valuation and Pricing Committee. Ocean Tomo will be publishing to the Insights blog a series recapping the webinar, and Greg’s answers to a multitude of questions […]