Who We Are
Tornado IP is an innovation governance and IP strategy advisory firm serving R&D-driven organizations in the chemical, materials, pharma, and advanced technology sectors. In an era where AI accelerates discovery and increases IP risk, we help leadership teams define what to protect, how to protect it, and how to align IP decisions with enterprise value creation. Our work transforms IP from a legal function into a strategic asset.
Tornado IP was founded by Silvia Szep, Ph.D. (Yale), with an M.S. in Management from Harvard Extension School and registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Her team, comprised of Fortune 500 subject matter experts, blends rigorous analytics with design-thinking tools to align Legal, R&D, Commercial and Finance.
We will help you craft IP strategies that reduce cost and strengthen protection.
Patent Portfoio Audit and IP Strategy Development
We will assess what is in your patent portfolio, lightly assess competition and work with you to prioritze opportunities for growth.
Workshops and Training
Classes, workshops, office hours on elements of IP strategy: patents, trade secrets etc.
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