Director of Technology Licensing & IP Counsel, Simon Fraser University
Kamaldeep is an IP Lawyer primarily focused on leading a team at Simon Fraser University (SFU) to spark innovation and help guide researchers on paths to IP commercialization. This involves growing and maintaining a comprehensive patent portfolio, managing a team to engage with industry and find potential IP licensees, and educating faculty and staff on IP from the perspective of an entrepreneur.
He accrued five years of experience in Silicon Valley managing IP portfolios of blue chip companies including Apple and Google. Working in this environment proved invaluable to understanding the culture of innovation and best practice strategies for protection of IP assets.
