Dennis is a JD/MBA and currently the Head of Intellectual Property of two subsidiaries of the Japan based PHC Group, Ascensia Diabetes Care and Epredia, managing IP portfolios covering diabetes care products and oncology laboratory equipment. 15+ years in-house legal experience working in the healthcare, medical device and and technology fields along with 6+ years in IT consulting. He enjoys working with inventors on all aspects of patent/intellectual property development and managing company copyright, trademark and trade secrets. His unique background allows him to share pragmatic, valuable perspectives when it comes to developing strategies, fixing problems, and managing team members. Registered Patent Attorney. Admitted to the New York Bar, Connecticut Bar and New Jersey Bar (in house).
The legal department has for too long been cast to the background and circumvented with its image of pushing back projects with lengthy validation processes. While the IP department puts out fires, this also means that the wider company does not see the successes that take place behind-the-scenes, noticing only when something goes wrong. In house IP counsels must be equipped to raise awareness around the importance of IP within the compliance, privacy and brand protection framework, in order to ensure themselves a seat at the business table.
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