# Nine Ocean Tomo Experts Named to the 2026 IAM Strategy 300 – The World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists

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- Published: 2026-08-19T07:07:00+07:00
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_Recognition spans every corner of Ocean Tomo’s practice, reflecting the firm’s 
integrated approach to the business of intellectual property and emerging AI assets._

NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, has nine
experts named to the 2026 IAM Strategy 300, the industry guide to the world’s leading
intellectual property (IP) strategists. The honorees are Gregory Campanella, John
A. Hudson, David Kennedy, Brian W. Napper, Larry Tedesco, Ozer Teitelbaum, Marek
Wernik, Sam Wiley, and Ryan Zurek. Together they represent all four corridors of
Ocean Tomo’s services: Expert Opinion; Valuation and Strategy; Advisory; Patent 
Analysis and Reverse Engineering, with combined expertise in IP valuation, licensing,
economic damages, patent transactions, FRAND/SEP analysis, and strategic advisory
across the full lifecycle of intangible assets.

 [⌊Part of the industry's most comprehensive global IP consulting group, nine experts from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have been recognized among the World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists by IAM.⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS1971175/2026-IAM-Strategy-300-OT-Blog-Image.jpg?id=OA2892324&p=medium600)

Part of the industry’s most comprehensive global IP consulting group, nine experts
from Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, have been recognized among the World’s Leading
Intellectual Property Strategists by IAM.

The IAM Strategy 300 recognizes those who innovatively create and implement strategies
that support IP as a critical business asset. Commenting on the recognition, James
E. Malackowski, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held and Ocean Tomo 
Co-founder, shares, "Seeing colleagues recognized across every part of our practice
tells me our integrated approach is delivering for clients. This honor reflects 
the depth of talent we’ve built at Ocean Tomo and affirms our role as trusted advisors
focused on the business of intellectual property, broadly defined."

**Meet the World’s Leading IP Strategists from Across Ocean Tomo**

_In its 2026 Strategy 300 profiles, IAM describes each Ocean Tomo honoree:_

**Gregory Campanella, CLP — Senior Managing Director, Valuation and Strategy"[Gregory Campanella](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=3753446446&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fgregory-campanella%2F&a=Gregory+Campanella)
helps organisations make smarter decisions around their most valuable assets. His
expertise in IP valuation, monetisation and strategic transactions enables clients
to navigate acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, and licensing opportunities
with confidence." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**John A. Hudson — Senior Managing Director, Office of the Chief IP Officer"For 
[John Hudson](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=1356345731&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fjohn-hudson%2F&a=John+Hudson),
intellectual property is more than a legal asset – it is a catalyst for business
transformation. Drawing on decades of experience in transactions, commercialisation,
and strategic advisory, he helps organisations reshape their businesses around the
value of innovation." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**David Kennedy, CPA — Senior Managing Director, Expert Opinion"[David Kennedy](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=1489029327&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fdavid-kennedy%2F&a=David+Kennedy)
has spent decades advising on the commercial economics of intellectual property,
helping clients structure high-value licensing deals, patent transactions, and royalty
frameworks. His depth of experience in valuation, FRAND, and expert testimony makes
him a trusted voice in complex IP disputes and negotiations." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Brian W. Napper — Senior Managing Director, Expert Opinion"When disputes hinge
on the economics of intellectual property, [Brian W. Napper](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=3560966425&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fbrian-w-napper%2F&a=Brian+W.+Napper)
is frequently called upon to provide the answer. His work on FRAND licensing, patent
damages and valuation has influenced precedent-setting cases and shaped the way 
complex IP disputes are assessed." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Larry Tedesco, CVA, CLP, MAFF — Senior Managing Director, Expert Opinion"[Larry Tedesco](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=4104566597&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Flarry-tedesco%2F&a=Larry+Tedesco)
has built a career extracting commercial value from intellectual property. Equally
experienced in valuation, licensing, FRAND analysis, and damages, he brings a rare
operator’s perspective to complex patent transactions and business-critical disputes
across technology-driven industries." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Ozer Teitelbaum, JD — Managing Director, Advisory"Few practitioners have seen 
intellectual property from as many angles as [Ozer Teitelbaum](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=2279335448&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fozer-teitelbaum%2F&a=Ozer+Teitelbaum).
His background, spanning in-house leadership, patent law, business strategy, and
investment, enables him to structure sophisticated IP transactions that create lasting
commercial value." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Marek Wernik — Senior Director, Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering"[Marek Wernik](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=3572323620&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fmarek-wernik%2F&a=Marek+Wernik)
has spent more than three decades at the forefront of telecommunications and IP 
strategy. His rare combination of technical expertise, licensing experience, and
executive leadership enables clients to navigate complex innovation and commercialisation
challenges across global technology markets." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Sam Wiley — Managing Director, Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering"Patent 
intelligence sits at the heart of [Sam Wiley’s](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=2692081679&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fsam-wiley%2F&a=Sam+Wiley%27s)
work. Drawing on experience spanning the USPTO, industry, and strategic advisory,
he helps organisations uncover actionable insights that strengthen portfolio decisions,
support transactions, and unlock the full business value of intellectual property."_—
IAM Strategy 300_

**Ryan Zurek — Senior Managing Director, Advisory"From licensing strategies to IP-
backed investments and complex transactions, [Ryan Zurek](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=1563162220&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Fteam%2Fryan-zurek%2F&a=Ryan+Zurek)
helps clients navigate the commercial side of intellectual property. His background
in valuation and deal advisory enables him to identify opportunities that maximise
the financial return on innovation." _— IAM Strategy 300_

**Ocean Tomo Experts Recognized in Both the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 and IAM Strategy
300**

This honor builds on a strong year for Ocean Tomo.  In June 2026 the firm’s experts
were named among the [World’s Leading Patent Professionals](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=2649607243&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Finsights%2Fintellectual-property-experts-recognized-among-world-leading-patent-professionals%2F&a=World%27s+Leading+Patent+Professionals)
in the IAM Patent 1000, where IAM reported, "Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held, remains
a heavyweight in the global IP advisory and damages space, combining deep financial,
technical, and licensing expertise with decades of experience handling some of the
world’s most consequential IP disputes."  Together these back-to-back recognitions
underscore the depth and breadth of talent across Ocean Tomo’s integrated team. 

**Learn More About the World’s Leading IP Strategists from Ocean Tomo**

Learn more about the Ocean Tomo IAM Strategy 300 honorees and how they help realize
and protect value across the full lifecycle of your intellectual property, visit:
[https://oceantomo.com/insights/nine-ocean-tomo-experts-named-to-the-2026-iam-strategy-300](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=1535471227&u=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Finsights%2Fnine-ocean-tomo-experts-named-to-the-2026-iam-strategy-300&a=https%3A%2F%2Foceantomo.com%2Finsights%2Fnine-ocean-tomo-experts-named-to-the-2026-iam-strategy-300).
To connect with one of the experts, email [oceantomo@jsheld.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/oceantomo@jsheld.com).

**Ocean Tomo’s 360 Degree Intellectual Property Expertise**

These experts are part of the industry’s most comprehensive global IP consulting
group. Ocean Tomo’s 360 Degree Intellectual Property Expertise provides continuous
feedback enhancing the team’s ability to deliver credible, actionable insights across
all matters involving intangible assets.

Clients benefit from Ocean Tomo’s unique understanding of IP value, which is driven
by the firm’s engagement across all matters involving intangible assets, spanning
strategic planning, investments, disputes, and transactions. Litigation outcomes
refine valuation methodologies, while advisory engagements are shaped by real-world
insights from both the boardroom and public markets. Our transaction outcomes, buying,
selling, and licensing IP, validate strategic decisions and inform how IP is valued
in practice. Ocean Tomo valuations used by IP owners to access capital provide insight
into how financial institutions recognize IP as a bankable asset.

As a part of J.S. Held, Ocean Tomo works alongside more than 1,500 professionals
globally and assists with complex technical, scientific, and financial matters across
all assets and value at risk. The team of experts has deep experience with tangible
and intangible assets protected by IP.

**About J.S. Held**

[J.S. Held](https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4754350-1&h=3241725502&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jsheld.com%2F&a=J.S.+Held)
is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and 
strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes 
matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-
cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm
provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients
to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including
84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90%
of the NAIC Top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of Fortune 100 Companies.

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(
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S. Held is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.  Securities offered
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**Contact:**

Kristi L. Stathis | Global Public Relations | +1 786 833 4864 | [Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com)

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