Business Case:

I can help companies understand the need for a comprehensive IP strategy, help formulate the strategy in the early stages to maximize its potential power, then manage the implementation cost effectively until they reach sufficient maturity to have an in-house IP lawyer.

IP Advisor Services:

• Identify & Minimize Incumbent Patent Risks e.g., for Late-Stage Startups
• Develop & Operationalize Organic Patent Development Program
• Implement Open-Source Policy & Program
• Develop & Operationalize Go To Market SaaS Commercial Contract Program

About Tom Mavrakakis

More than 28 years of combining legal analysis, negotiation acumen with an understanding of business dynamics to create favorable outcomes in all legal matters. Providing strong leadership, strategic direction and discipline to build dynamic, high performance and successful legal organizations.

Apple Inc. - Director, Patent Strategy (for roll-out of first-generation iPhone)
Senior legal executive, reporting to Chief Patent Counsel.

ServiceNow Inc. - Vice President – Legal, Intellectual Property & Litigation

Built efficient, strategic, and high-performance intellectual property development, technology transactions, and litigation risk management teams.

Abnormal Security Corp. - Chief Intellectual Property Officer

Advise company leadership on IP strategy including patent acquisitions, and portfolio development.

WalkMe Inc. - Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Advise company leadership on patent portfolio development, trademark protection, and open source use and development. Lead Commercial Legal Team on commercial go-to-market legal contracting.