Jim Durkin

Jim Durkin is a experienced professional in product management and patent examination, currently serving as the Managing Director of Product Management at IP.com since October 2016, where the focus is on leveraging AI for actionable intelligence through software and services. Prior roles include Product Manager for InnovationQ Plus, Prior Art Database, and IP Analytics, as well as several engineering positions. Jim Durkin's background includes serving as a Primary Patent Examiner at the USPTO from September 2010 to August 2015, specializing in computer software interface patents, and a Systems Engineer Intern at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the Rochester Institute of Technology, along with minors in Mathematics and American Politics.