IP Hero 2013 – Q3 Winner ?

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Q3 award.

The next winner will be announced in August 2013.

Votes are based on unique IP addresses.

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2013 – Quarter 2 Winner – Donna Shaw

Donna is an innovative leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Dr. Shaw joined the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) as Senior Licensing Officer in 2003 and has responsibility for the faculty inventions and intellectual property originating in the UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Dr. Shaw has had substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry and has held positions in large pharma, mid-sized and start-up companies. Prior to joining TTO, Dr. Shaw held the position of Director of Business Development for Attenuon, LLC, a pharmaceutical start-up located in Sorrento Valley focusing on discovery and development of new antiangiogenic agents for oncology. Prior to that, she was the Director of Business Development at IDEC Pharmaceuticals, where she was responsible for the creation and implementation of a new, in-house contract manufacturing business, a promotional marketing campaign, and developing potential out-sourcing clients. In large pharma, Dr. Shaw spent 15 years at Abbott Laboratories, a $3 billion global diversified health care company. At Abbott, she held the position of Director, Technology Assessment, Corporate Licensing and Strategic Planning, and was primarily responsible for the assessment, acquisition, and licensing of pharmaceutical and health care technology opportunities. She was an active participant in Technology Transfer Conferences and also was on the board of TTC. Dr. Shaw also held positions in the Pharmaceutical Products Division including Research Information Scientist, Operations Manager for the Thrombolytic Venture, and Senior Project Manager, Research Management and Development where she was responsible for the planning, prioritizing and managing the development of new pharmaceutical products for world wide marketing. Some of the ethical pharmaceutical products that Dr. Shaw had responsibility for include Hytrin®, Cefmenoxime, Abbokinase®, Depakote®, Calcijex®, Zemplar®, and Lupron®.

Dr. Shaw holds a MS and PhD in Microbiology/Immunology from the University of Illinois College of Medicine; did postdoctoral research in the Division of Biological and Medical Research, Argonne National Laboratory; holds a degree from Blackstone School of Law; and has earned a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) designation which recognizes intellectual property professionals who have demonstrated dedication to higher standards of practice within the licensing industry.

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2013 – Quarter 1 Winner – Nick Shotter

Inventor, 4MC

Nick engineered a 4-wheeled motorcycle that allows drivers to get through traffic safely and efficiently.

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2012 – Quarter 4 Winner – Brad Groff

Attorney at Gardner Groff IP Law Firm

Brad is consistently recognized by his peers as one of the best IP attorneys in Georgia.

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July 2012 Winner – Jennifer Wuamett

Vice President & Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.

An inspiring mentor, mediator and leader, Jennifer has taken innovation to the next level for her organization.

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June 2012 Winner – Dr. Caroline Sincock

Passionate about Intangibles IA/IP

Dr. Caroline Sincock is recognized as one of Scotland’s key promoters of IA/IP; organizing businesses and defining their vision and business models.

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May 2012 Winner – Scott Frank

President & CEO of AT&T Intellectual Property

Corporate IP superstar gives back to IP community.

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April 2012 Winner – Steven Miller

Vice President & General Counsel at The Procter & Gamble Company

Steve is an exceptional leader of a great team of 150 patent & trademark attorneys.

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March 2012 Winner – Mauro Di Liddo

Owner and Ceo at Blackboard

Mauro Di Liddo successfully launched two new brands in the clothing industry during the last 12 months, despite the recession.

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February 2012 Winner – Gabe Fried

CEO at Hilco Steambank

Gabe sells IP assets from distressed companies, hereby rejuvenating the IP and recapitalizing the seller.

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January 2012 Winner – Bill Barrett

Chief IP Counsel for Advanced Liquid Logic, Inc.

Bill teaches the world about IP “ownage”, while dominating his competition, read more.

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December 2011 Winner – Steven Collier

Chief IP Counsel for Fluidigm Corporation

Steve not only brings value to his company, but is also a great mentor to those in the IP industry, read more.

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November 2011 Winner – Eric Dobrusin

Shareholder at Dobrusin & Thennisch PC

Dedicated to his practice concentration in patent counseling and strategic patent prosecution, Eric has proven to be “Superlawyer” material.

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October 2011 Winner – Joseph J. Zito

Patent Litigation Attorney at ZITO tlp

Top IP Litigation attorney fought 7 year battle for small research company.

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September 2011 Winner – Cheryl Tubach

Chief IP Counsel at J.M. Huber Corporation

Cheryl consolidated all of her organizations outsourcing and moved to fixed fee pricing, saving the company thousands of dollars.

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August 2011 Winner – David Bradin

Principal at Hultquist IP

David helped a pharmaceutical company obtain worldwide patent protection around its key drugs, which helped the company go public.

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