Andrew Q. Leba
Enterprise IP & Tech Attorney—protecting global brands / AI-driven innovations and creating IP enablement for business leaders
- Role
- Chief Innovation Counsel at BlackRock
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Q. Leba
Enterprise corporate IP practitioner at the intersection of law and technology.I help Fortune 500 innovators protect brand equity and turn innovation into defensible advantage—end to end. My work spans every pillar of IP: global trademarks & domains (from ideation to enforcement), AI/ML & software patents (from harvesting to filing), open source governance, clean room development protocols, and technology transactions/M&A.Before becoming a corporate in-house IP practitioner, I practiced at Am Law 200 international firms as a registered patent attorney, advising innovative companies on protecting ideas, defending against copy‑cats, and scaling IP portfolios across diverse technologies—wireless, wearables, image processing, mobile banking/FinTech, medical devices, and pharma formulations. My science background keeps me fluent with engineers and product teams and grounded in how things actually work. Before a career in law, I worked in the Texas legislature honing skills in managing and negotiating policy with clients and business stakeholders.As a two‑time startup founder, I’ve spoken on tech and IP strategy for founders (Georgia Tech Soft Landings, House of Genius, Business RadioX), bringing pragmatic guidance to early‑stage teams. I also maintain an active pro bono practice—securing trial and appellate wins through Lawyers for the Arts, supporting tenants through the Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and advising nonprofits via the Pro Bono Partnership—recognized as a Pro Bono All Star by the State Bar.Core strengths: IP Portfolio strategy • Brand enforcement & domains • Patent harvesting & filings (AI/ML/software) • OSS policy & compliance • Clean room governance • Tech agreements & M&A • Plain‑English IP enablement for business leaders.
Experience
Chief Innovation Counsel
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Emory University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), with Honors, Certificate in Intellectual Property
2011 — 2014
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