Intellectual property (IP) is a defining asset in modern commerce, shaping competitive advantage and influencing corporate valuation. For boards of directors in public or private companies, oversight of IP strategy, risk, and value creation is a governance imperative.
Through boardroom briefings and executive-level presentations, Carlo Cotrone delivers independent, high-impact insights that enable directors to make informed decisions, ensure that innovation assets are aligned with corporate objectives, and assess performance of internal and external IP leadership.
Why This Matters for Boards
Fiduciary Oversight
Fulfill directors’ duties by understanding how IP affects enterprise value, competitive positioning, and disclosure obligations.
Risk Mitigation
Recognize and address vulnerabilities in patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights before they lead to loss, litigation, or reputational harm.
Strategic Value Creation
Leverage IP to enhance market share, accelerate M&A outcomes, and support sustainable growth in innovation-intensive sectors.
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The Board’s Role in Intellectual Property Strategy and Governance
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Protecting Innovation and Trade Secrets in a Distributed and Global Workforce
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Intellectual Property Risks in the Age of AI and Rapid Market Disruption
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Evaluating the Company’s Internal and External IP Leadership
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Aligning IP Assets with Market Expansion and M&A Strategy
Presentation Topics
Each presentation is tailored to a company’s industry, strategic objectives, and governance priorities. Core topics include:
Audience & Industries
These briefings are designed for boards of directors, advisors, executive committees, and governance bodies of companies in IP-intensive sectors, including:
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Technology – Hardware, Software, SaaS, Medical Devices, and AI-Driven Solutions
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Manufacturing – Industrial, Automotive, Advanced Materials, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Precision Engineering
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Consumer Products – Electronics, Lifestyle Brands, Apparel, and Luxury Goods
Engagement Formats
Boardroom Briefing (60–90 Minutes)
Focused, interactive presentation designed for board meetings, with tailored content and facilitated discussion.
Governance Retreat Module (Half-Day)
Deeper exploration of IP governance, risk scenarios, and opportunity analysis during board or executive retreats.
Executive Session
Confidential, small-group dialogue with directors and senior executives to address specific concerns and strategic priorities.
Speaker Credentials
Carlo Cotrone is a seasoned intellectual property and legal strategy consultant and attorney with decades of experience advising global enterprises. He has served as chief IP counsel for a $14B company, guided governance-level IP strategy in multiple industries, and authored widely respected articles on IP management, leadership, and innovation risk.
What Boards Gain
Clarity on IP as a governance and strategic priority
Practical frameworks for assessing IP stewardship
Insight into emerging trends and risks in global IP management
Tools to ensure alignment between IP strategy and corporate objectives
Board Insights
