Dave Mathews

As a Licensing Executive at Key Patent Innovations, Dave plays a pivotal role in the company's comprehensive efforts in patent acquisition, licensing, and monetisation. His expertise spans the entire spectrum of these activities, where he leverages both technical acumen and commercial insights to uncover untapped market segments and craft strategic licensing campaigns. Dave's strategic vision is dedicated to optimizing and expanding the revenue pipeline for the organisation.

 

Dave is also instrumental in providing invaluable engineering expertise, contributing to the development of highly impactful technical materials that play a crucial role in bolstering licensing campaigns. His dedication to driving innovation and revenue growth is evident in his multifaceted approach to his role.

 

Before joining the Key Patent Innovations team, Dave garnered extensive experience through various technical client-facing positions at Intellectual Ventures. His responsibilities encompassed a wide range of activities, from crafting technical materials and sales pitch decks to formulating robust rebuttals and leading negotiations. Dave's exceptional talent for identifying unexplored commercial avenues led to substantial growth, increasing the revenue pipeline by a staggering nine figures and generating tens of millions in revenue.

 

Dave’s global reach extends to his leadership and support of licensing activities across the United States, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting his versatility and adaptability in diverse business environments.

 

Furthermore, Dave possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in the medical device sector and his commitment to fostering innovation is evident through his role as a lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where he imparts his insights on Medical Device Innovation.

 

Dave’s educational background is equally impressive, with a First-class honours degree in Mechatronic Engineering, a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, and an Executive MBA from the renowned Smurfit Business School. His academic achievements are a testament to his dedication to excellence and continuous learning.