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Leslie Ware

is the CEO of PanOptis Patent Management. He has over 20
years of experience analyzing, evaluating and monetizing intellectual
property portfolios for corporations, partnerships and individuals.
With his acute understanding of how to effectively negotiate the
United States patent processes and the nuances of industrial
ecosystems, his management has generated billions of dollars for
clients around the globe. Leslie’s unique and extensive skill set
allows him to operate at the confluence of business, law and
technology with unparalleled results. Leslie attended Southern
Methodist University, receiving a bachelor of science in political
science in 1989 and a juris doctorate in 1992.

Recent Articles by Leslie Ware

Congressional Action Required: Post-Expiration Patent Royalties

Though much of today’s proposed patent legislation is controversial, removal of the Brulotte rule remains largely uncontested by analysts and has historically garnered support on both sides of the political divide. Replacing the Brulotte rule with the rule of reason from antitrust law would improve market efficiency and spur innovation by increasing the dissemination of intellectual property in the marketplace. To unlock those benefits, Congress must modernize how Federal Courts evaluate post-expiration patent royalty cases.