Acacia Research

Industry: Company

Description

Acacia Research Corporation, founded in 1993, is an American company based in Newport Beach, California. Acacia partners with patent owners such as inventors and universities to license patents that are infringed. Headquarters: Newport Beach, CA Founded: 1993 Revenue: 65.4 million USD (2017) Subsidiaries: American Vehicular Sciences LLC,

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Acacia Research Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Pam Tomkinson Pam Tomkinson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Pam Tomkinson's Acacia Research Experience 1999 - 2002
Job VP, Operations
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Constantin Film Development, Inc.   2011 - Present
Hope Media   2009 - 2011
Walden Media  2004 - 2008
Acacia Biotech Hedge Fund   2002 - 2003
Acacia Research   1999 - 2002
Neurotec International, Inc.   1995 - 1998
Massachusetts Office of Trade & Investment   1984 - 1994

Skills
Video Production, Strategic Partnerships, Television, Public Relations, Entertainment, Sales, Post Production, Film Production, Video, Marketing, Feature Films, Digital Media, Film, Production Managment, New Media, Social Media, Production Management

Education
Framingham State College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics, Economics & Physics

Christian Dubuc Christian Dubuc Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Christian Dubuc's Acacia Research Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Senior Vice President at Acacia Research
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Acacia Research   January 2013 - Present
Wi-LAN   May 2007 - January 2013
TenXc Wireless  August 2006 - May 2007
Radstone Technology (now GE Intelligent Platforms)   December 2005 - August 2006
PointShot Wireless   March 2005 - December 2005
Nortel Networks  September 2000 - March 2005
Communications Research Centre  1996 - 2000
Institut de recherche Hydro-Québec  1995 - 1996

Skills
Licensing, Wireless, Product Management, Intellectual Property, Patents, Telecommunications, IP, Management

Education
University of Ottawa / Université d'Ottawa
MBA

Carleton University
M.Eng., Systems and Computer Engineering

Université de Sherbrooke
B.Eng., Electrical Engineering

Alejandro Magana Alejandro Magana Santa Monica, California Details
Alejandro Magana's Acacia Research Experience January 2003 - May 2004
Job President & CEO Global TechLink USA
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Global TechLink USA   January 2002 - Present
Rovi Corporation  2012 - 2015
Rovi Corporation  2012 - 2015
Rovi Corporation  2012 - 2015
Acacia Research   January 2003 - May 2004
Grupo Televisa   1986 - 1997
Hispanic Media   1981 - 1986
Televisa  June 1980 - July 1981
Alfa - Food Sector / Sigma Alimentos   1979 - 1980
Televisa  1977 - 1979

Skills
Business Development, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Sales, Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Executive Management, Marketing

Education
Instituto Tecnólogico de Monterrey   1978 — 1980
MBA, Business

Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México   1973 — 1977
BA, Accounting / Finances

Mike Wrape Mike Wrape Newport Beach, California Details
Mike Wrape's Acacia Research Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Vice President at Acacia Research
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Acacia Research   June 2014 - Present
QG Advisors   January 2013 - June 2014
InterDigital Communications  September 2011 - December 2012
InterDigital Communications  2010 - September 2011
NextWave Wireless, Inc.   2006 - 2009
Nokia  2004 - 2006
Nokia  2003 - 2004
Nokia  2000 - 2003
Nokia  1998 - 2000
Nokia  1993 - 1998

Skills
Market Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Wireless, CDMA, Mobile Devices, Cellular Communications, LTE, WiFi, 4G, Digital Signal..., Strategy, Bluetooth, HSPA, Competitive Analysis, Handsets, ASIC, Mobile Communications

Education
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Wyoming
BS, Electrical Engineering

Eric Carr Eric Carr Dallas, Texas Details
Eric Carr's Acacia Research Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job JD
Industry Law Practice
Experience
SMU Small Business & Trademark Clinic   September 2014 - December 2014
Acacia Research   June 2014 - September 2014
Personal Audio LLC   October 2013 - June 2014
Ni, Wang & Associates PLLC   August 2013 - November 2013
USPTO  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Patent Litigation, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Invention, Trade Secrets, Client Counseling, Public Speaking, SolidWorks, Legal Research

Education
SMU Dedman School of Law   2013 — 2015

Texas A&M University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Eric Brown Eric Brown Newport Beach, California Details
Eric Brown's Acacia Research Experience February 2006 - December 2008
Job Managing Partner at TechnoView IP Inc.
Industry Legal Services
Experience
MultiView Codec Licensing   November 2014 - Present
TechnoView IP Inc.   January 2009 - Present
Acacia Research   February 2006 - December 2008
TechnoView Inc.   1991 - 2006
I-Flow Corporation  1984 - 1990
University of Southern California  1984 - 1986
Hughes Aircraft Company  August 1982 - January 1984
Draper Laboratory  July 1981 - July 1982

Skills
Patents, Patent Monetization, Licensing, Infringement, Consumer Electronics, Display Technology, Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, Software, Optics, Analog Circuits, IEEE, SID, Licensing Executive..., AUTM, Patent Agent, Patent Litigation, Monetization, Start-ups, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Intellectual Property, Biotechnology, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Invention, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Commercialization, Trademarks, Technology Transfer, Corporate Development, Private Equity, Copyright Law, Innovation Management, Technology Evaluation, Client Counseling, Litigation, Domain Names, Intellectual Property..., Privacy Law, Competitive Intelligence, Prosecution, Executive Management, Trade Secrets, Strategic Partnerships, Acquisitions, Open Innovation, Strategic Alliances

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1977 — 1982
BS and MS, Engineering

Olivia Chambers Olivia Chambers Orange County, California Area Details
Olivia Chambers's Acacia Research Experience January 2005 - June 2011
Job Sr. Accountant
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Sares-Regis Group  January 2012 - February 2015
Colony Financial, Inc   October 2011 - January 2012
Acacia Research   January 2005 - June 2011
Boys & Girls Clubs of America  October 2006 - July 2008
Medata  December 2002 - January 2005

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Training, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing, Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Public Speaking

Education
University of California, Irvine   1998 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, International Business

Wokman High School   1996 — 1998

Crenshaw High School   1994 — 1996

Saad Qureshi Saad Qureshi Orange County, California Area Details
Saad Qureshi's Acacia Research Experience July 2007 - September 2007
Job Solution Sales Professional at Microsoft
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Amazon  May 2014 - August 2014
FM Global  June 2009 - August 2013
The Princeton Review  January 2006 - May 2009
UC Irvine - Baxter Healthcare   September 2008 - April 2009
UC Irvine Formula SAE   September 2008 - January 2009
Applied Medical  June 2008 - September 2008
UCI Engineering Student Council   May 2007 - May 2008
Acacia Research   July 2007 - September 2007

Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of California, Irvine   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Minor: Materials Science Engineering

Erik Ahroon Erik Ahroon Orange County, California Area Details
Erik Ahroon's Acacia Research Experience July 2007 - January 2014
Job Vice President, Business Development and Patent Agent at WiLAN
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
WiLAN  February 2014 - Present
Acacia Research   July 2007 - January 2014
Core Health & Fitness (Star Trac Products)   2006 - 2007
Quantum Technologies  2005 - 2006
Atlas Copco (previously JC Carter Cryogenics)   2002 - 2005

Skills
Product Development, Program Management, Licensing, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Patents, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Venture Capital, Negotiation, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Mergers, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Corporate Development, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Private Equity, Semiconductors, Management, International Business, Marketing, Leadership, Valuation, Business Planning, Energy, Product Marketing, Technology Transfer, Mobile Devices, Commercialization, Product Launch, Executive Management

Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business   2004 — 2006
MBA

University of California, Santa Barbara   1998 — 2002
BS, Mechanical Engineering

Joyce Sweeney Joyce Sweeney Greater New York City Area Details
Joyce Sweeney's Acacia Research Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job J.D., Pace University School of Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
McCarter & English, LLP   January 2015 - April 2015
Acacia Research   May 2014 - August 2014
Carton & Rosoff PC, Attorneys at Law   July 2013 - August 2013
Rockland County Supreme Court   June 2013 - July 2013
Merck & Co., Inc.   October 2005 - November 2008
Merck & Co., Inc.   1999 - 2005
Merck & Co., Inc   1996 - 1999
West Pharmaceutical Services  1995 - 1996
sanofi-aventis (formerly Sterling Winthrop)   1992 - 1995

Skills
Vaccines, Life Sciences, Validation, R&D, Chemistry, Clinical Development, Bioanalysis, GMP, Formulation Development, Purification, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Protein Purification, Analytical Chemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, cGMP, Protein Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Particle Size Analysis, Lifesciences, Biologics, Regulatory Requirements, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutics

Education
Pace University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D.   1987 — 1992
Ph.D., Analytical / Physical Chemistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Health Related Professions - B.S.
B.S., Medical Technology

Alexander Solonin Alexander Solonin Orange County, California Area Details
Alexander Solonin's Acacia Research Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Expert in Alternative Real Estate Investments, Advanced Asset Protection and Wealth Management
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Astrum Ventures, L.P.   April 2006 - Present
Auspex Capital   March 2004 - March 2006
Trinity Capital, LLC  April 2001 - March 2004
Acacia Research   2000 - 2001

Skills
Mergers, Valuation, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investments, Real Estate Investor, International Real..., Real Estate Development, Net Worth Management..., Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Restructuring, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning, Alternative Investments, Negotiation, Real Estate, Financial Services, Investment Properties, Financial Advisory

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Lauder Institute   1998 — 2000
Master of Arts (MA), International Studies

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Entrepreneurial MGMT

Indiana University   1992 — 1994
Master of Arts (MA), Economics

Harnik Shukla Harnik Shukla Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Harnik Shukla's Acacia Research Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Registered Patent Attorney at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP  September 2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California  August 2011 - December 2011
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP  May 2011 - July 2011
Acacia Research   2010 - 2010
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP   February 2008 - June 2008
University of Toronto  2005 - 2006
University of Toronto  2005 - 2006
iNTERFACEWARE  2004 - 2004

Skills
Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Legal Research, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Copyright Law, Patentability, Trademarks, Prosecution, Licensing

Education
University of California, Irvine   2009 — 2012
JD, Law

University of Toronto   2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Toronto   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Engineering Science

Khaled Fekih-Romdhane Khaled Fekih-Romdhane Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Khaled Fekih-Romdhane's Acacia Research Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Vice President, Patent Licensing Professional
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Acacia Research   December 2014 - Present
Conversant Intellectual Property Management  April 2012 - November 2014
Intellectual Ventures  November 2008 - April 2012
Qimonda  May 2006 - October 2008
Infineon Technologies  2001 - April 2006

Skills
Intellectual Property, IP, Patents, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Analysis, Patent Litigation, Electrical Engineering, Semiconductors, Electronics, C++, RTL design, Verilog, Simulation, Embedded Systems, IC, DRAM, Flash Memory, SoC, ASIC, Image Sensors, FMEA, Fluent English, Spanish, French, Arabic, German, Italian, Power Electronics, automation, Due Diligence, BIST, Simulations, Memory, Analog, CMOS, Semiconductor Industry, Licensing, Digital Signal..., Patentability, Sensors, Patent Prosecution, Invention, VLSI, Patent Applications, Patent Portfolio..., Integrated Circuit..., Patent Searching, Trademarks, Testing

Education
University of Stuttgart   1995 — 2000
MSEE, Electrical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg   1994 — 1995
PNdS, German Language and Literature, Magna Cum Laude

Lycee mixte de Mahdia   1987 — 1994
High School Diploma, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude

Kiara Mabasa Kiara Mabasa Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Kiara Mabasa's Acacia Research Experience August 2013 - 2013
Job J.D. Candidate at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Survios  July 2014 - September 2014
OneGlobal Mediation   January 2014 - May 2014
Office Team  August 2013 - May 2014
Law Offices of Robert F. Brennan   June 2013 - August 2013
Law Firm of Higbee & Associates  January 2013 - June 2013
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International  April 2012 - June 2013
Acacia Research   August 2013 - 2013
Kenzl Law Offices   October 2012 - 2013

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Research, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Time Management, Community Outreach, Spanish, Outlook, Event Planning

Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of California, Irvine   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Criminology

Università di Bologna
Transnational Litigation Between the U.S. and European Union

Shannon De La Torre-Crabtree Shannon De La Torre-Crabtree Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Shannon De La Torre-Crabtree's Acacia Research Experience June 2004 - March 2007
Job 10+ years of helping executives meet their goals and stay ahead of the curve
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Ready Pac Foods, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Fit Body Bootcamp   January 2011 - 2014
Si TV  January 2008 - 2010
Picoco LLC  December 2007 - February 2008
OCTFCU  March 2007 - December 2007
Acacia Research   June 2004 - March 2007
Compton Unified School District  August 2002 - June 2004
Insignia ESG  2002 - 2003
NBC  2000 - 2000
Fox Rochester   1998 - 2000

Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Television, Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Event Planning, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Leadership, Copywriting

Education
Chapman University   2003 — 2005
Master of Education (M.Ed.)

St. John Fisher College   1997 — 2000
BA

Fullerton College   1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Jennifer Graff Jennifer Graff Orange County, California Area Details
Jennifer Graff's Acacia Research Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Paralegal
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Acacia Research   October 2011 - Present
Independent  January 2011 - December 2011
Niad Management   March 2003 - December 2010

Skills
Entertainment, Television, Creative Writing, Video Production, New Media, Social Media, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Digital Media, Blogging, Screenwriting, Film Production, Film, Writing, Feature Films

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2012 — 2013
Paralegal, Law

Brigham Young University
B.A., Theater Design and Technology

Bradley Botsch Bradley Botsch Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Bradley Botsch's Acacia Research Experience December 2007 - August 2012
Job Patent Acquisitions and Analysis Counsel at Intel Corporation
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Intel Corporation  October 2012 - Present
Acacia Research   December 2007 - August 2012
ON Semiconductor  October 2004 - December 2007
Advanced Micro Devices  August 2000 - October 2004
MOT  December 1995 - October 2000
O'Connor Cavanagh  June 1994 - December 1995
MOT  September 1989 - June 1994
MOT  June 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Licensing, Patents, Patent Litigation, Due Diligence, Patent Prosecution, Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Technology Transfer, Strategic Partnerships, Trademarks, Semiconductors, Strategy, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Product Management, Medical Devices, Mobile Devices

Education
Arizona State University   1991 — 1994
Juris Doctorate, Patent Law

Arizona State University   1987 — 1989
MSEE, Communication Theory

Purdue University   1982 — 1986
BSEE

Jim Pisa Jim Pisa Orange County, California Area Details
Jim Pisa's Acacia Research Experience 2011 - 2014
Job Product Development | R&D Project Management | Medical Devices | Imaging Systems | Senior Engineering Manager |
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Acacia Research   2011 - 2014
Orthodyne Electronics  2008 - 2011
Kulicke and Soffa  2008 - 2011
Vaisala Oyj  2005 - 2008
Photometrics  2004 - 2005
Inoveon Corporation  2002 - 2004
Newport Corporation  1999 - 2002
Fluidsense Corp.   1997 - 1999
PRTM  1995 - 1996
IVAC Corp.   1991 - 1995

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Program Management, Technology Evaluation, Product Development, Systems Engineering, Semiconductors, R&D, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Physics, Semiconductor Industry, Optics, Product Management, Software Development, Manufacturing, Start-ups

Education
University of California, Irvine
PhD, Electrical Engineering

University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, Physics

Louisiana State University
BS, Physics

Cristin Wagner Cristin Wagner Newport Beach, California Details
Cristin Wagner's Acacia Research Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Senior Vice President at Acacia Research
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Acacia Research   July 2015 - Present
Acacia Research   April 2013 - July 2015
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP  January 2008 - March 2013
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP  January 2002 - December 2007

Skills
Patent Litigation, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Litigation, Patentability, Corporate Law, Patent Portfolio..., Privacy Law

Education
Dalhousie University   1997 — 2000
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of Saskatchewan   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biochemistry

James Trueman James Trueman Orange County, California Area Details
James Trueman's Acacia Research Experience December 2006 - January 2014
Job Managing Director at Ocean Tomo, LLC
Industry Investment Banking
Experience
Ocean Tomo  April 2014 - Present
Acacia Research   December 2006 - January 2014
M1 Partners   January 2002 - December 2006
McKinsey & Company  July 1998 - January 2002
Oracle  1997 - 1997

Skills
Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patents, Corporate Development, Business Development, Due Diligence, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Management, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Patent Transactions, Patent Monetization

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1996 — 1998
MBA, Strategic Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Management

The Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley   1987 — 2001
BS, Finance

Amy Pearson Amy Pearson Greater Chicago Area Details
Amy Pearson's Acacia Research Experience 2004 - February 2012
Job
Industry Legal Services
Experience
TenacityIP LLC   March 2012 - Present
Acacia Research   2004 - February 2012
UGS  January 2000 - May 2002
Motorola  December 1994 - August 1999

Skills
Patent Monetization, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Strategy, Patent Analysis, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Semiconductors, Due Diligence, Technology Transfer, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Asset..., Invention, Client Counseling, Prosecution, Prior Art Search, Intellectual Property..., Software Patents, Registered Patent..., Start-ups

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2002 — 2004
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property

Iowa State University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Mechanical Engineering

Marvin Key Marvin Key Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Marvin Key's Acacia Research Experience 2005 - Present
Job Chief Executive Officer at Acacia Research Group LLC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Acacia Research   2005 - Present
Thomas Weisel Partners  December 2000 - December 2005
Hermes Advisors   1998 - 2000
Salomon Brothers  May 1993 - November 1997

Skills
Mergers, Capital Markets, Licensing, Portfolio Management, Intellectual Property, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Equities, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Strategic Partnerships, Patent Litigation, Start-ups

Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business   1982 — 1983
MBA, Finance, General

Clemson University   1979 — 1982
BS, Financial Management

Jane Davidson Jane Davidson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jane Davidson's Acacia Research Experience 1995 - 2000
Job Vice President, Administration at Arrowhead Research
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
Arrowhead Research   February 2004 - Present
Acacia Research   1995 - 2000
California Institute of Technology  1983 - 1989
Frederick Cancer Research Facility   1981 - 1983

Skills
Start-ups, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Data Analysis, Leadership, Organizational..., Business Development, Organizational..., Onboarding, Leadership Development, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management

Education
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business   2014 — 2015
Certified Equity Professional (CEP)

Antioch University Los Angeles   2007 — 2011
MAOM, Management

Hood College   1977 — 1981
B.A., Biology

Albert Einstein HS   1975 — 1977
HS Diploma

International School of Bangkok   1972 — 1975
N/A

Brian Kentaro Rinaldi Brian Kentaro Rinaldi Orange County, California Area Details
Brian Kentaro Rinaldi's Acacia Research Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Senior Licensing Engineer at WiLAN
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
WiLAN  June 2014 - Present
Acacia Research   January 2014 - May 2014
Acacia Research   January 2011 - December 2013
Acacia Research   October 2007 - January 2011
Acacia Research   April 2007 - October 2007
University of California, Irvine  June 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Biomedical Engineering, SQL, Patents, Patent Analysis, Technical Translation, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Sensors, Testing, Patentability, Semiconductors, Microfluidics, MEMS, Microfabrication, Commercialization, Nanotechnology, Design of Experiments, Signal Processing

Education
University of California, Irvine   2003 — 2007
B.S., Biomedical Engineering

Ganesh Prabu Ganesh Prabu Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Ganesh Prabu's Acacia Research Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Director of Engineering at Acacia Research
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Acacia Research   November 2014 - Present
Verizon Wireless / NetScout Systems   January 2014 - October 2014
BlackBerry  February 2013 - December 2013
Anritsu  February 2012 - February 2013
BlackBerry  January 2011 - February 2012
Research In Motion  November 2008 - January 2011
Research In Motion  February 2008 - November 2008
Motorola  January 2001 - February 2008
RightNow Technologies  May 2000 - September 2000

Skills
3GPP, LTE, UMTS, RTOS, Embedded Systems, GPRS, Wireless, GSM, ClearCase, CDMA, Embedded Software, HSPA, WCDMA, Agile Methodologies, Bluetooth, Device Drivers, Test Automation, Debugging, Java, Perforce, SIP, WiFi, Digital Signal..., VxWorks, TCP/IP, Integration, ARM, System Architecture, Embedded Linux, Firmware, Android, Mobile Communications, SNMP, WiMAX, Testing, Linux, C

Education
University of Montana   1998 — 2000
MS, Computer Science

Bharathiar University   1993 — 1997
BE, Computer Science

Tana Hensley Tana Hensley Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Tana Hensley's Acacia Research Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Acacia Research   August 2012 - Present
Aramark  February 2008 - February 2012
ARAMARK Higher Education  February 2008 - February 2012
USFI  2012 - 2012
Rejuve Med Spa   2005 - 2006

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Marketing, Office Administration, Customer Service, Payroll, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Administrative..., Social Media, Research, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Teamwork, Management, Sales, Event Planning, Accounting, Time Management, Event Management, Employee Relations, Team Building, Administrative...

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1999 — 1999

Wenkai Vincent Xiang Wenkai Vincent Xiang San Francisco Bay Area Details
Wenkai Vincent Xiang's Acacia Research Experience June 2000 - February 2002
Job Managing Director and Head of International Investments and BD at Humanwell Healthcare Group
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Humanwell Healthcare Group   April 2013 - Present
LDX Prognostics   January 2013 - Present
Burrill & Company  December 2011 - December 2012
Franklin Templeton Group  August 2004 - November 2011
Genyous Medicals   May 2003 - August 2004
BioAdvance  May 2002 - May 2003
Acacia Research   June 2000 - February 2002
Skirball Institute of Molecular Biology   April 1997 - May 1999
SinoPharm - Shanghai Biolological Products Co.   June 1990 - July 1992

Skills
Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Biotechnology, Private Equity, Valuation, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Capital Structure, Procurement, Corporate Governance

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1999 — 2003
MBA, Management

Stony Brook University   1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Molecular and Cellular Biology

Fudan University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology and Immunology

Gezhi Middle

chip harris chip harris Orange County, California Area Details
chip harris's Acacia Research Experience 2000 - Present
Job President , Acacia Research
Industry Research
Experience
Acacia Research   2000 - Present
Entertainment Properties Trust   1996 - 2000

Education
University of Southern California   1977 — 1980

Bret Undem Bret Undem Greater Seattle Area Details
Bret Undem's Acacia Research Experience 2000 - 2006
Job .
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Brighton Jones  2013 - 2013
Altegris Investments  2007 - 2012
Acacia Research   2000 - 2006
Canterbury Consulting  1998 - 2000
Wurts & Associates  1993 - 1998

Skills
Series 7, Investment Management, Fixed Income, Series 3, 7, 63, 65, Equities, Asset Allocation, CRM, Investment Strategies, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Mutual Funds, Investor Relations, Investment Advisory, Private Equity

Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

Christopher Murzanski Christopher Murzanski Greater Chicago Area Details
Christopher Murzanski's Acacia Research Experience September 2008 - April 2010
Job Private Banking Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Industry Banking
Experience
J.P. Morgan Asset Management   September 2015 - Present
J.P. Morgan   September 2012 - August 2014
J.P. Morgan   January 2011 - September 2012
Acacia Research   September 2008 - April 2010

Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Quickbooks, Bookkeeping, Integration Testing, Defect Tracking, Financial Analysis, Banking, Analysis, Asset Management, QuickBooks, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Private Banking

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accountancy and Finance

Michelle Fransz Michelle Fransz Orange County, California Area Details
Michelle Fransz's Acacia Research Experience October 2005 - Present
Job Sr. Staff Accountant at Acacia Research
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Acacia Research   October 2005 - Present
Self-Employed  2003 - 2005
Premier Business Management Group   2002 - 2003
Lerman Wayne & Umanoff LLP   2000 - 2001

Skills
Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Venture Capital, Licensing, Corporate Development, Patents, Financial Analysis, Strategy

Education
Cal State Fullerton
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration concentration in Accounting

Harry Wei, Ph.D Harry Wei, Ph.D Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Harry Wei, Ph.D's Acacia Research Experience October 2013 - July 2015
Job Sr. Director, Engineering
Industry Semiconductors
Experience
Technology and Patent Consultancy   October 2002 - Present
Acacia Research   October 2013 - July 2015
Acacia Research   April 2012 - October 2013
Tessera Technologies, Inc.   September 2010 - March 2012
Technology, Patents & Licensing, Inc.   2005 - 2010
LaserComm Inc.   2000 - 2002
Corning Incorporated  1996 - 2000
Empire State Paper Research Institute, SUNY-ESF   1994 - 1996

Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Semiconductors, Due Diligence, IP, Patent Litigation, Product Development, Program Management, Patentability, Patent Prosecution, Analytics, Intellectual Property..., Invention, Start-ups, Technology Transfer, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, R&D, Wireless

Education
Clarkson University
PhD, Engineering

South China University of Technology
MS & BS, Engineering

Mavis Wetherington Mavis Wetherington Orange County, California Area Details
Mavis Wetherington's Acacia Research Experience January 2007 - Present
Job Sr. Market Research Analyst at Acacia Research
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Acacia Research   January 2007 - Present
Discovision Associates  October 1998 - August 2006

Skills
Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Company Profiling, Primary Research, Market Intelligence, Hoovers, Research, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence

Education
Shandong University
B.A.

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