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J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada
Read MoreJohn A. Hudson is a Senior Managing Director of Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, and works from the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer, J.S. Held.
As the Chief Intellectual Property Officer of a food-tech company based in Raleigh, NC, John was a key member of the executive management team, brought on with the strategic goal of preparing the company for a near-term transaction. In this role, he oversaw all aspects of the company’s intellectual property activities, including:
His efforts culminated in the successful negotiation and execution of an asset sales agreement and two exclusive license agreements—one in the US and one internationally. These transactions transitioned the company from a manufacturing company to a licensing-focused entity, significantly altering its operational model and positioning it for long-term sustainability through IP-driven revenue.
With over 25 years of experience, John has built a distinguished career advising public and private companies, universities, law firms, Venture Capital and Private Equity firms, and government agencies across sectors, including technology, media, telecom (TMT), healthcare, food & agriculture, industrials, and energy. He has earned a reputation for expertise in:
John provides non-securities investment banking services. John holds the FINRA 63 and 79 licenses.
John is a member of the Licensing Executives Society (past Atlanta Chairperson), the Technology Association of Georgia, the Intellectual Property Owners Association, and the Association of University Technology Managers. He has been nominated by his industry colleagues and clients and has been selected annually since 2012 as one of the IAM Strategy 300: World’s Leading IP Strategists.
John has also held previous positions at a publicly traded global consulting firm, was a Managing Director at one of the Big Four accounting firms, and was an officer in a publicly traded global investment bank.
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