Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is excited to sponsor the 29th Annual Advanced Patent Law Institute (PT24) from November 6 - 7 in Austin, TX. Representing Ocean Tomo in person will be Managing Director Shirley Webster and Senior Director Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, while Managing Director Bryan Van Uden will join as the webcast host.   Shirley Webster, Managing Director in Ocean Tomo’s Intellectual Property Disputes Financial Expert Testimony practice, brings extensive expertise in intellectual property disputes and economic analysis. She has provided expert testimony in matters involving patent, trademark and copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and IP valuation. With a proven track record consulting for ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller firms, Shirley is a trusted advisor for navigating complex intellectual property valuation issues across various industries.   Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, Senior Director in Ocean Tomo’s Management Consulting and Valuation practice, offers expertise in strategy, valuation, and transaction advisory assistance across a range of industries, including energy, life sciences, sustainable materials, and retail, among others. Noor has significant experience with intangible asset valuation, supporting IP monetization, M&A, joint ventures, litigation, and IP licensing.   Bryan Van Uden, Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, has over 20 years of financial consulting experience in IP and business valuation, dispute analysis, and litigation support. Bryan has consulted with clients in patent infringement, trade secrets, securities violations, and IP damages models, offering extensive support throughout the litigation process.   This year's PT24 will focus on critical developments in patent law, featuring sessions on litigation strategies, enforcement, and the evolving landscape of patent protection.   For more information, please contact Shirley Webster at shirley.webster@jsheld.com or +1 713 223 7151, Noor Al-Banna at noor.albanna@jsheld.com or +1 312 327 4434, or Bryan Van Uden at bvanuden@jsheld.com or +1 713 335 5453.   #OceanTomo #PT24 #AdvancedPatentLaw #UTPT24 #IntelectualProperty #IPLaw

Welcome to the ninety-fourth edition of Ocean Tomo Insights, our weekly LinkedIn newsletter featuring Expertise for the Innovation Economy™ - unique insights from intellectual property (IP) experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. In this edition, we announce that Eric Carnick, CLP, has been selected to serve as an expert in the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association’s (ITCTLA) Second Annual Mock Hearing Program. David Fraser, MBA, M.A.Sc., BScEng, examines the prevalence and costs of counterfeit goods in the supply chain. Also in this edition, Alan Marco, PhD, explores a methodology that separates the factors that affect patent value from those that impact uncertainty. #IntellectualProperty #IP #Patents #Counterfeit

The experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have long been at the forefront of intellectual capital thought leadership. Over the past decade, we have published the world's leading experts and their intellectual property (IP) insights via the Ocean Tomo Insights Blog, with the goal of educating and informing the IP community. In addition to this, Ocean Tomo also presents the "Not Necessarily the IP News" a weekly series that presents a humorous and satirical take on various IP issues. You can find this fun and informative feature in our Ocean Tomo Insights LinkedIn newsletter. Join us as we explore the lighter side of IP! #IntellectualProperty #IP #ExpertiseForTheInnovationEconomy

We are thrilled to announce that Managing Director Eric Carnick, CLP, has been selected to serve as an expert in the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association’s Second Annual Mock Hearing Program – this year will feature a new problem focused on trademarks rather than patents. The event will take place on November 13th, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Eric is a Managing Director and testifying expert for Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. He has been retained as an expert on numerous matters involving damages, valuation, and economic issues related to intellectual property, including ITC matters, where he has offered opinions related to economic domestic industry. He has consulted on more than 100 engagements involving the valuation or economics of intellectual property. Eric’s role in the mock hearing contributes to the NEXT Advocates program implemented by the Administrative Law Judges at the U.S. International Trade Commission. The program holds the promise of developing the future of the ITC bar, including creating a bar of ITC advocates that better reflects the diverse public served by the Commission. To learn more about Eric’s background and to view his contact information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eUQuX-Cu #IntellectualProperty #IP #Trademarks

Counterfeiting is a legal issue and a significant threat to legitimate manufacturing, supply chains, and brands. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that counterfeits have cost the US economy nearly $131 billion; including $22.3 billion of lost labor income; 325,542 fewer jobs; $5.6 billion of lost federal tax revenues; and nearly $4 billion less in state and local tax collections. In this article, David Fraser, MBA, M.A.Sc., examines the prevalence and costs of counterfeiting globally, what it takes to identify counterfeit goods and track their origins, and the reputational risks posed to companies impacted by counterfeiting and piracy. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gTU8i7uq #IntellectualProperty #AntiCounterfeit #Counterfeit

Welcome to the ninety-third edition of Ocean Tomo Insights, our weekly LinkedIn newsletter featuring Expertise for the Innovation Economy™ - unique insights from intellectual property (IP) experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. In this edition, we welcome IP experts David Kennedy, CPA, and Larry Tedesco, CVA, CLP, MAFF, to Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. We share that Larry and Ryan Zurek will be attending the 2024 IP Dealmakers Forum. Also in this edition, Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, discusses how companies, investors, and lenders require a robust understanding of IP assets before making key business decisions. #IntellectualProperty #IP #Valuation

The experts at Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have long been at the forefront of intellectual capital thought leadership. Over the past decade, we have published the world's leading experts and their intellectual property (IP) insights via the Ocean Tomo Insights Blog, with the goal of educating and informing the IP community. In addition to this, Ocean Tomo also presents the "Not Necessarily the IP News" a weekly series that presents a humorous and satirical take on various IP issues. You can find this fun and informative feature in our Ocean Tomo Insights LinkedIn newsletter. Join us as we explore the lighter side of IP! #Patents #IntellectualProperty #IP #ExpertiseForTheInnovationEconomy

Senior Managing Directors Larry Tedesco and Ryan Zurek will be attending the 2024 IP Dealmakers Forum, held from November 6 - 8 in Miami, FL, representing Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. We are happy to have Larry joining our team at Ocean Tomo. Larry Tedesco brings over two decades of experience in intellectual property valuation, licensing, and damages evaluation across industries such as telecommunications, medical devices, and software development. Recognized as one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM, Larry provides expert consulting services in patent licensing, FRAND royalty rate determination, and economic damages. Ryan Zurek leads Ocean Tomo’s Advisory Services practice, where he focuses on IP-driven transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and IP monetization strategies. Recognized as one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM, and with significant experience in IP valuation, licensing strategy, and asset management, Ryan plays an integral role in guiding clients through IP-related investment decisions and complex transactions. IP Dealmakers Forum brings together a highly curated group of investors, IP experts, and thought leaders in the intellectual property industry. The event focuses on the evolving IP landscape, exploring critical developments in IP monetization, litigation finance, and the role of technology in reshaping IP strategies. For more information, please contact Larry Tedesco at larry.tedesco@jsheld.com or 678-570-4902 or Ryan Zurek at ryan.zurek@jsheld.com or 312-327-8006. #OceanTomo #IPDealmakers #IntellectualProperty #IPValuation #Licensing #IPMonetization

Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, is pleased to welcome distinguished intellectual property (IP) experts David Kennedy and Larry Tedesco as Senior Managing Directors. David and Larry are highly experienced IP professionals and are recognized among the World’s Leading IP Strategists and Patent Professionals by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM). David is a CPA with over 35 years of experience providing IP strategy and management advisory, with specialized expertise in IP valuation, audits, and patent sales and licensing agreements. David provides expert witness testimony and litigation support, has analyzed thousands of patent license agreements, and has served as the primary negotiator or advisor in over 200 IP-related negotiations throughout his career. Larry is an expert in IP valuations, licensing, and damages determinations. He has over 25 years of specialized IP experience and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), and a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF). Larry provides support and expert testimony in litigation matters regarding IP-related economic damages and is highly experienced in IP development, valuation, monetization, and enforcement. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/d9QsszjR

Intellectual property (IP) contributes more than 90% of S&P 500 company value. Understanding IP value Is no longer optional; it is a necessary management tool, facilitating informed strategic, financial, and operational decision-making. In this article, Noor Al-Banna, CFA, CLP, discusses how companies, investors, and lenders today require a robust understanding of IP assets before making key business decisions, such as raising capital. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dh-SCmZP #IntellectualProperty #Valuation #RaisingCapital