Who We Are
Tornado IP is a boutique strategy firm that helps R&D-driven companies develop IP strategy, making their patent portfolios sharper and cheaper. We cut renewal overspend, focus protection where it matters, and turn IP decisions into CFO-ready results.
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). Silvia blends rigorous analytics with design-thinking tools to align Legal, R&D, Commercial and Finance.
We craft IP strategies that reduce cost and strengthen protection.
Patent Portfoio Audit and IP Strategy Development
Get help understanding what is in your patent portfolio, and prioritze opportunities for growth.
Legal Compliance and Trade Secret Protection
We offer workshops to educate your team on effective IP management practices. Adopt our process for trade secret management.
Workshops and Training
We offer classes and workshops in patents, trade secrets and confidential information protection.