Earlier today, IPXI made several announcements – Funding of U.S. operations, Founding Members, and Board Appointments. If you missed the news, please make sure to watch the IPXI Introduction Video – a short piece featuring IPXI Co-Chairman, Gerard J. Pannekoek. And be sure to follow @IPXI on Twitter for updates on the development of the […]
IPXI Announces Completion of Funding for U.S. Operations, Initial Board Appointments & New Members
As you know, Ocean Tomo has long been an active participant in the development of intellectual property markets and supporting solutions. Today is a significant day in this regard as I am able to share with you three important announcements pertaining to our affiliate the Intellectual Property Exchange International, Inc. Specifically, I am pleased to […]
Jim Malackowski Reports on the 2011 LES Asia Pacific Regional Conference
I just finished three days attending the LES Asia Pacific Regional Conference chaired by Audrey Yap, President of LES Singapore. Attendance was strong and, although largely from the region, there was notable participation from Europe and the Americas. The theme of the conference was “Emerging IP Deals and Opportunities in Asia” and it did not […]
Ocean Tomo CEO Jim Malackowski Elected as President of the Licensing Executives Society International
Last Friday I was confirmed as President of the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI). I was first introduced to LESI at a local chapter meeting in the United States in 1987. Years have passed quickly, and today I am honored to write as President of LESI for the 2011-2012 Society year. I am told my […]
Jim Malackowski Participates in a Discussion with the UN Economic & Social Commission for Western Asia
My final stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was a small group discussion with the Executive Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, Fouad Mrad, members of the local Licensing Executives Society (LES) Arab Countries Chapter, and other invited guests. We continued the discussion of intellectual property as a […]
Jim Malackowski Reports from the Licensing Executives Society Arab Countries Meeting in Abu Dhabi
Yesterday I attended a most interesting meeting of the Licensing Executives Society Arab Countries Chapter held in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Higher Colleges of Technology. The meeting was held at one of Abu Dhabi’s leading science centers, the CERT Technology Park. My attention, as well as that of all participants and the robust media […]
Plenary Session Report from the WEF Summit on the Global Agenda 2011 by Jim Malackowski
I attended the first plenary session for the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council meeting this morning, sharing the room with a most distinguished panel of regional and global leaders including the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, the Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister Gordon Brown. GAC participation has grown from yesterday to more than 800 […]
Update from the WEF Summit on the Global Agenda 2011 from Jim Malackowski
I attended this afternoon in Abu Dhabi the introductory session for new members of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Action Council (GAC). Not one to shy from big ideas, I was more than impressed by the scope and impact of WEF overall, and the GAC in particular. Klaus Schwab, WEF Founder and Executive Chairman, […]