Katie Obrien

Head of Patent Strategy

Role: Head of Patent Strategy at IBM
Location: Ardmore, PA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Katie Obrien

Strong experience and expertise in business development, strategy, and complex transactions (e.g. M&A, investments, spin-outs). Focused on innovative technologies (AI and quantum computing) and have worked across different industries (financial services, healthcare, semiconductors). Compassionate, hardworking with strong analytical and problem solving skills. Possesses great communication and leadership qualities. Graduate of Lafayette College with a B.A degree in Mathematics and Economics and minor in Spanish.

Experience

Head of Patent Strategy
IBM
Jan 2026 — Present
Leading the development and execution of monetization strategies for IBM\'s patent portfolio and other IP assets.

Education

Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Economics
2009 — 2013

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Current company

IBM

IT Services and IT Consulting · 10K employees · Founded 1911 · International Business Machines Corp., New Orchard Road, US

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything.

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