Steven Mason

About Steven Mason

Patent strategist, patent broker, and fractional Chief Intellectual Property Officer, specializing in developing and managing patent portfolios to maximum their valuation at liquidity events. Named co-inventor on approximately 200 granted and pending patent applications, both US and foreign. Directed the development of multiple patent portfolios from the ground up, some of which presently hold significant nine-figure valuations. Technology areas relate to artificial intelligence, machine learning, telemedicine, medical devices, data privacy, security, pseudonymity, anonymity, blockchain, drug discovery, biotechnology, medical and other description languages and data analysis. His activities further include packaging, positioning, and negotiating the licensing/sale of multimillion-dollar patent portfolios as well as Litigation Consulting/Consulting Expert experience in a confidential matter with a top global technology firm as the defendant.He is a frequent writer and speaker and was the editor of the Official Internet Dictionary. Mr. Mason also wrote a monthly column on \"Internet Privacy and Security.\" He created the e-Business strategy for an NYSE-traded firm; successfully raised venture capital; positioned previously unknown B2B firms as leaders in their fields; and consulted for giants like Ogilvy and Mather Direct and IBM.Mr. Mason has taught numerous university-level courses for technology professionals, including *Practical Grammar For Editors and Writers *at Berkeley Extension School; Principles of Compiler Design at the former State-of-the-Art School of Northeastern University; and Introduction to C Programming at the same school.Mr. Mason\'s undergraduate studies were in electrical engineering and computer science at Tufts University culminating in a BSEE with a double major in Computer Science, with graduate studies in Extension Studies, psychology concentration, at Harvard University Extension School. He is also certified in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(R). Mr. Mason serves as a volunteer mentor and advisor for Cleantech Open.Keywords: Patents, strategy, patent brokerage, patent broker, patent valuation, intellectual property strategy, start-up strategy, ideation, creative direction, problem solving, branding, messaging, naming, digital strategy & marketing, product marketing, complex negotiations, CSO, Chief Strategy Officer, CMO, Chief Marketing Officer. Industries: AI, machine learning, medical devices, data privacy, technology, cloud, software, social media, mobile, CPG (foods/beverages, automotive aftermarket, cosmetics).

Experience

1. Generalist Mentor

   Cleantech Open

   Apr 2012 — Present

   Mentor and Advisor To Cleantech Open CEOs

Education

• Tufts University

  B.S.E.E, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

  1978 — 1982

• Harvard University

  ALM (expected), Extension Studies, Psychology

  1997 — 2014

Skills

• Advertising
• Copywriting
• Digital Marketing
• Saas
• Product Management
• B2b
• Customer Relations
• Direct Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Creative Development
• Brand Development
• Coaching
• Management Consulting
• Social Media
• Patent Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Patent Licensing
• Strategy
• Messaging
• Strategic Planning
• Brand Architecture
• Corporate Communications
• Change Management
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Communications
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Brand Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Creative Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Leadership Development