Ocean Tomo Secures Nine Spots in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 for Leading IP Strategists

Ocean Tomo, a division of J.S. Held, has earned significant recognition with nine of its experts named to the 2026 IAM Strategy 300, an authoritative guide to the world’s leading intellectual property (IP) strategists. The honorees—Gregory Campanella, John A. Hudson, David Kennedy, Brian W. Napper, Larry Tedesco, Ozer Teitelbaum, Marek Wernik, Sam Wiley, and Ryan Zurek—span all four core service corridors of Ocean Tomo’s practice: Expert Opinion; Valuation and Strategy; Advisory; and Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering.

Together, these professionals bring deep expertise in IP valuation, licensing, economic damages, patent transactions, FRAND/SEP analysis, and strategic advisory throughout the full lifecycle of intangible assets. Their recognition reflects Ocean Tomo’s integrated approach to intellectual property as a vital business asset, including emerging AI-related assets.

James E. Malackowski, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held and co-founder of Ocean Tomo, commented on the achievement: "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."

The individual honorees were highlighted by IAM Strategy 300 for their distinctive contributions:

- Gregory Campanella, CLP, Senior Managing Director of Valuation and Strategy, is noted for helping organizations make informed decisions regarding their most valuable assets, leveraging his expertise in IP valuation, monetization, and strategic transactions.

- John A. Hudson, Senior Managing Director of the Office of the Chief IP Officer, is recognized for viewing intellectual property as a catalyst for business transformation, drawing on decades of experience in transactions, commercialization, and strategic advisory.

- David Kennedy, CPA, Senior Managing Director of Expert Opinion, brings decades of experience advising on the commercial economics of IP, including structuring high-value licensing deals, patent transactions, and royalty frameworks.

- Brian W. Napper, Senior Managing Director of Expert Opinion, is frequently called upon for his expertise in FRAND licensing, patent damages, and valuation, influencing precedent-setting cases.

- Larry Tedesco, CVA, CLP, MAFF, Senior Managing Director of Expert Opinion, combines valuation, licensing, FRAND analysis, and damages expertise with an operator’s perspective on complex patent transactions and disputes.

- Ozer Teitelbaum, JD, Managing Director of Advisory, offers a multifaceted background spanning in-house leadership, patent law, business strategy, and investment, enabling him to structure sophisticated IP transactions.

- Marek Wernik, Senior Director of Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering, brings over three decades of telecommunications and IP strategy experience, combining technical expertise with licensing and executive leadership.

- Sam Wiley, Managing Director of Patent Analysis and Reverse Engineering, leverages experience from the USPTO, industry, and strategic advisory to provide actionable patent intelligence.

- Ryan Zurek, Senior Managing Director of Advisory, supports clients in licensing strategies, IP-backed investments, and complex transactions, identifying opportunities to maximize financial returns on innovation.

This recognition complements Ocean Tomo’s recent inclusion in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000, where the firm was lauded as a heavyweight in global IP advisory and damages, combining financial, technical, and licensing expertise with decades of experience handling consequential IP disputes.

Ocean Tomo’s 360 Degree Intellectual Property Expertise integrates strategic planning, investments, disputes, and transactions to continuously refine valuation methodologies and advisory practices. The firm’s valuations are widely used by IP owners to access capital, reflecting how financial institutions recognize intellectual property as a bankable asset.

As part of J.S. Held’s global network of over 1,500 professionals, Ocean Tomo assists clients with complex technical, scientific, and financial matters involving both tangible and intangible assets protected by intellectual property.