Davos in the Desert

05/26/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤, CEO of the 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 (𝐂𝐏𝐕𝐀) program and 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 at 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤, will headline the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

David is a world-renowned expert in patent and intangible asset valuation, whose reports have facilitated hundreds of millions in transactions — from company sales and licensing deals to capital raises.

He is the creator of the CPVA designation, taught globally to:
💡 IP Asset Managers
⚖️ Patent Attorneys & Examiners
🏢 Tech Transfer Offices & PE/VC Funds
🌍 Taught in 20+ countries including the U.S., UK, Germany, China, India, and more

David brings elite-level insights from the worlds of intellectual property, investment banking, and global tech markets.

🚨 You don’t want to miss this — register now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/20/2025

Join us in welcoming 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫, Associate at 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 & 𝐑𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬, 𝐏.𝐂., to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Dan is a skilled patent attorney with deep technical knowledge across:
🔹 AI & Machine Learning
🔹 Blockchain & Cloud Computing
🔹 Graphics, Audio, Mobile, Security & More

His practice spans patent drafting, prosecution, and litigation — making him a key ally for innovators operating at the cutting edge of technology.

🚀 Don’t miss your chance to hear from an expert turning next-gen tech into strategic IP assets.
🔗 Save your seat: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng1jPepZXRw

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/20/2025

We’re proud to feature 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞, Executive Director of 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐔𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, at the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

A tech inventor turned citizen activist, Paul has been advocating for inventors' rights in Washington since 2013. He founded US Inventor and now leads SPARK, championing strong patent protections for startups and small innovators.

🗣️ Featured in the WSJ, NYT, Reuters, and a regular contributor to IPWatchdog and Innovation Gadfly, Paul brings passion, experience, and policy insight few can match.

📢 Get inspired and equipped to defend innovation where it matters most — in courtrooms and in Congress.
🔗 Register now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-ykN4M-5hY

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/15/2025

We’re excited to welcome 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐤𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢, Managing Director at 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, as a featured speaker at the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

A seasoned economic consultant and CPA, Ryan is recognized as a leading practitioner in patent valuation and damages. Based in San Diego, he helps clients quantify the true worth of their intellectual property and maximize returns in litigation and licensing contexts.

💡 Learn real-world strategies for IP valuation that deliver courtroom and boardroom results.

🔗 Reserve your seat today: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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05/15/2025

We’re honored to welcome 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐞, Attorney at 𝐂𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐎’𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐫, to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Jim Gale is a Board-Certified IP attorney, Chambers Band 1-ranked in Florida, and AV Preeminent® rated with 42 years of experience protecting innovation and enforcing intellectual property rights.

His credentials speak for themselves:
🔐 Co-Chair, IP Practice | Chair, Trade Secrets Practice
📜 400+ Federal Cases | 48+ Federal Districts
⚖️ Expert in Patents, Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, Trademarks & More
🌐 Nationally recognized for winning high-stakes IP injunctions across 35+ states

📣 Don’t miss the rare opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s most accomplished IP litigators.
🔗 Register now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhoK9YJhD2Y

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/13/2025

We’re proud to feature 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐂. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧, Partner at 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧, as a speaker at the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Steven is a seasoned intellectual property litigator with national and international experience across:
🔬 Patent Litigation
🛡️ Trade Secret Matters
🎨 Copyright Disputes

With a deep understanding of the technologies behind his clients’ innovations, Steven works closely with tech companies to protect and promote their IP assets on a global stage.

📢 Don’t miss the chance to learn from a legal leader shaping the future of IP litigation.
🔗 Register now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JCG2PooKNY

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/13/2025

🏛️ 𝟐𝟑+ 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐏 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

We’re honored to have 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭, Managing Director and CEO of 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜., as a featured speaker at the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

With over two decades of experience, Gregory has provided consulting services and expert testimony in high-stakes commercial litigation. His focus:
🔹 Intellectual Property Disputes
🔹 Economic, Financial & Business Issues
🔹 150+ Cases Involving Patents, Trade Secrets, Trademarks, or Copyrights

This is your opportunity to learn directly from one of the most seasoned experts in the field.

🎯 Don’t miss out — secure your access today: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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05/09/2025

We’re excited to welcome 𝐃𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐜𝐆𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐞, Vice President at 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩, to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

An expert in economic analysis and damages quantification, Dr. McGahee has worked extensively across:
⚖️ Intellectual Property
🤝 Antitrust & Breach of Contract
🔐 Data Privacy & False Advertising

His analytical approach helps translate complex disputes into actionable economic insights — making him a valuable voice in IP enforcement and litigation strategy.

📅 Reserve your spot to gain powerful tools for maximizing the value of your IP: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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05/08/2025

Join us in welcoming 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐟𝐟, Vice President of 𝐈𝐏𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐋𝐋𝐂, to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

A seasoned expert in patent brokerage and marketing, Alec has been instrumental in shaping client strategy at IPOfferings since 2010. He is also a respected thought leader, writing regularly for industry publications — including his well-known Follow the Patents column in Electric Power & Light.

🧠 Learn how to market and monetize patents in today's fast-changing innovation landscape.

🎟️ Reserve your spot now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7_FKpD0zDs

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.

05/08/2025

We’re honored to feature 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐎’𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚, Founder of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎’𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦, at the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event, taking place 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Michael brings unmatched expertise in patent monetization, advising clients on a full contingency basis for:
📈 Litigation
🤝 Licensing
💼 Portfolio Sales

With a background as a former patent litigation partner at three major law firms, Michael knows how to drive real returns from intellectual property assets.

📣 Secure your access to elite insights and real-world strategies.
🔗 Register here: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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05/07/2025

We’re excited to feature 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝, General Counsel at 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, at the upcoming 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧t event — 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

Jonathan leads Unified Patents’ legal and corporate work, focusing on:
🔹 PTAB, district court, and appellate litigation
🔹 Contracting and corporate matters
🔹 Strategic settlement negotiations

As a key player in patent enforcement and defense, Jonathan brings firsthand insight into the legal tactics that shape IP strategy in today’s innovation-driven economy.

🎯 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading voice in patent law.
🔗 Register now: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



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05/07/2025

Join us in welcoming 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐏. 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐉.𝐃., 𝐋𝐋.𝐌., Co-Founder and Partner at 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐲𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐏.𝐂., to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 event, happening 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖–𝟐𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

With over 30 years of experience in both private practice and in-house counsel roles, Robert advises companies at every stage of growth — from formation to mergers and acquisitions.

His deep expertise includes:
📌 Corporate governance & compliance
📌 Securities and transactional law
📌 Intellectual property strategy & enforcement

💡 If you're serious about navigating corporate and IP complexities with confidence, don't miss his session.

🔗 Register today: https://cpva.info/maximizing-returns-on-patent-enforcement-virtual-summit-2025/



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X0WbzYv3ac

So too is the case with monetizing patents. In the world of patents, the path to money is much shorter and certain via assertion than by way of friendly licensing. In fact, patent brokers rarely take on clients if assertion isn’t in the cards.