There has been much discussion recently around standard essential patent (SEP) licensing as it applies to the internet of things (IoT) space. Most thought leaders agree that given the vast number of IoT verticals emerging over the coming decades, there will not be a one size fits all model for licensing. Indeed, predictions are that […]
Shelly Irvine

Shelly Irvine is a Managing Director in the Intellectual Property Disputes Practice and leads the San Francisco office of Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. Ms. Irvine is an experienced expert focused exclusively on clients who have intellectual property needs, both within litigation as well as advising clients regarding IP business planning, benchmarking, and valuation. Ms. Irvine has testified in federal and state court related to claimed damages for patent, copyright, and trademark infringement actions on many occasions. She is well versed in current and evolving case law related to damages in intellectual property infringement and misappropriation matters and lectures frequently. Ms. Irvine’s testifying practice is bolstered by her emphasis on IP centric consulting. Situated near Silicon Valley, Ms. Irvine has advised dozens of technology companies as well as private equity/VCs in the areas of IP strategy, valuation, and protection.
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