Donald M. Boles
Patent Licensing - Strategic Patent Portfolio Management
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Professional Summary
Donald M. Boles, JD, BSEE, CLP is an Intellectual Property expert specializing in patent licensing and strategic patent portfolio management. With a career encompassing roles in patent strategy, licensing negotiations, and international intellectual property law, he brings a comprehensive legal and technical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating licensing agreements, assessing patent portfolio strategies, and evaluating whether licensing terms meet Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) obligations.
Mr. Boles has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex patent licensing and strategic portfolio management cases in industries such as telecommunications and consumer electronics. His Juris Doctor in Law, along with his certification as a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving patent licensing and strategic intellectual property management.
Work Experience
Donald M. Boles has over 43 years of experience in the legal and patent fields, currently serving as Principal at Patent Intelligence Consulting International, LLC since February 2018. His previous roles include President at MiiCs & Partners America, Inc., Vice President, Program Development at Wi-Lan, Inc., and Chief Patent Strategist (Senior Vice President) at InterDigital Communications LLC.
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Best Descriptor
Donald M. Boles specializes in patent licensing and strategic portfolio management for major technology manufacturers.
Best Use Cases
- 1consulting on patent licensing strategies
- 2advising on patent portfolio management
- 3negotiating patent sales and acquisitions
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Juris Doctor in Law
University of Dayton School of Law · 1979
BSEE in Electrical Engineering
University of Dayton · 1976
Licenses
- Patent AttorneyUnited States Patent and Trademark Office