J.S. Held Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Chief Intellectual Property Officer
Global consulting firm J.S. Held appoints James E. Malackowski as its first Chief Intellectual Property Officer, marking a strategic move to enhance the protection and leverage of intangible assets in the knowledge-based economy.
J.S. Held, a global consulting firm, has appointed James E. Malackowski as its first Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO), a strategic role aimed at safeguarding and maximizing the value of the company's intangible assets. This appointment underscores the growing importance of intellectual property (IP) in today's knowledge-based economy, where intangible assets like methodologies, frameworks, and proprietary tools play a pivotal role in competitive advantage and client service.
Malackowski's role will involve partnering across the business to identify, protect, and leverage J.S. Held's intangible assets, ensuring the company continues to innovate while safeguarding its innovations. His expertise is expected to accelerate the development and deployment of new methodologies, benefiting both the company and its clients. J.S. Held's robust portfolio of patents, trademarks, and proprietary technologies underscores the significance of this appointment in maintaining the firm's competitive edge.
The integration of Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, into the firm's IP strategy highlights the comprehensive approach J.S. Held is taking towards IP management. Ocean Tomo's decades of experience in assessing IP value and risk provide a solid foundation for the firm's IP consulting services, offering clients insights into the contributory value of IP assets across various business contexts.
This move by J.S. Held reflects a broader industry trend where intangible assets constitute a significant portion of market value, as evidenced by the firm's study showing that 72% of the MSCI World Mid-Cap market value is derived from intangible assets. The appointment of a CIPO is a clear indication of J.S. Held's commitment to leading in the innovation economy, ensuring that its clients benefit from cutting-edge IP strategies and risk management solutions.