WiLAN
Nicholas Wilson has extensive experience in the field of intellectual property and patent law. Nicholas began their career at BlackBerry, where they worked as a Software Developer before transitioning to become a Patent Agent. In this role, they focused on developing and improving the company's patent portfolio and processes. Nicholas also participated in licensing and litigation efforts. Wilson then joined Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP as a Student-at-Law, where they handled patent litigation and licensing files, drafted patent applications, and performed IP due diligence for acquisitions. Nicholas later moved back to BlackBerry as a Commercial Counsel - IP, where they focused on fighting high-priority fires in IP and technology matters through litigation. Nicholas also worked on patent licensing, strategic patent prosecution, and patent portfolio evaluation for acquisitions and divestitures. Wilson's most recent position was at Wi-LAN Inc., where they served as Senior Vice President, Licensing & Senior Counsel. In this role, they were responsible for acquiring, developing, litigating, and licensing extensive patent portfolios in global markets. Nicholas provided hands-on direction and coordination of litigation activities in courts around the world. Overall, Wilson has a strong background in intellectual property, licensing, litigation, and patent prosecution.
Nicholas Wilson attended Stanford University in 2021, where they studied "Artificial Intelligence: Principles and Techniques." However, they did not obtain a degree from this institution. Prior to Stanford, Nicholas pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Law at the University of Ottawa. The specific years of enrollment for this program were not provided. Additionally, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Computer and Information Science with a minor in Business Administration at the University of Guelph. The dates of enrollment for this program were not provided either.
WiLAN
WiLAN develops and commercializes innovative patented technologies, manages intellectual property and licenses these inventions to corporations. Intellectual Property has been highly valued in America since the creation of the U.S. Constitution. The Founding Fathers of the United States believed it to be of such importance that the intellectual property clause was included in the first Article of the Constitution. Their desire was to create an environment that was supportive of innovation through the establishment of property rights. The first U.S. Patent Act demonstrates a desire to create a system that rewards inventors in order to stimulate inventive activity and thereby foster economic growth. A continuous cycle of innovation and the commercialization of innovative technology drives the creation of markets, products, services and, ultimately, economic value. The commercialization of technology has helped establish a large and growing market for licensing patented inventions to the companies that design, manufacture or sell products and services that use these inventions. WiLAN plays an important role in the intellectual property market. WiLAN manages the intellectual property of third party inventors to ensure they receive fair compensation for their investment in research and development. By enabling patent owners to sell or license patented intellectual property, WiLAN helps provide a financial incentive for inventors to invest in the development of new technologies. WiLAN delivers compensation for innovation, assisting the underlying objectives of the patent system.