Sam Bergstrom

Sam Bergstrom is an experienced professional in intellectual property and patent law with a comprehensive background in various industries. Currently serving as Licensing Director at Fractus since 2023 and Co-Founder and Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO) at Gene Pool Technologies since 2018, Sam specializes in patent acquisition and licensing within the hemp and cannabis sectors. Additional roles include IP Advisor at Edge Video, Consultant at Bergstrom Innovations, and prior consulting positions at Carillon Technologies and Tafée, focusing on patent consulting and IP strategies for innovative products. Previous experience includes serving as IP Counsel at OneWeb Satellites, where Sam led contract negotiations and IP enforcement, and Patent Counsel at Karl Storz Imaging, increasing patent filings in medical devices. Sam's early career involved managing complex patent processes at Huawei Technologies and offering consultancy services through AmiPatents. Educational qualifications include a JD from The University of Texas at Austin and a BM in Music Engineering from the University of Miami.