Jeroen Valensa

Assistant General Counsel - Intellectual Property @A. O. Smith Corporation

Milwaukee, WI, US

Directing the corporation’s efforts to secure, protect, and defend its intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Defining and implementing the IP strategy for each business and region, in close collaboration with the corporation’s business and technical leadership. Managing and growing the patent and trademark portfolio by overseeing and directing the activities of outside counsel.Assisting litigation counsel in handling IP disputes and litigation.Counseling the business teams on freedom-to-operate and IP clearance.Negotiating agreements, including licences, joint development agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and university research agreements.Supporting corporate team on IP-related matters, including mergers and acquisitions.

Marquette University

Master's

Marquette University Law School

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor's