Who are we?
At Philips, we believe innovation shapes our lives. That’s why we’ve been investing continually in new technologies for over 100 years. This has allowed us to create a substantial portfolio of intellectual property (IP). A portfolio that you can also benefit from by licensing it from us.
On this website, you will find useful information about our intellectual property, our licenses, standards, IP acquisition, careers and news. Select the area you would like to discover more about, and see how you can expand your commercial and technical horizons by collaborating with us.
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Contact usOne stop shop for IP
At Philips, we have a long history of generating innovative ideas
And we’ve created technological solutions that have improved many people’s lives. However, we know that although innovation sparks new markets and even new industries, bringing these ideas to market can be difficult. Drawing on the ideas of others through licensing can make the process much easier and open up new business opportunities. And this is where licensing our intellectual property (IP) can make all the difference.
Philips has a rich and highly diverse IP portfolio
Our IP portfolio includes a large number of patents, trademarks, designs and copyrights and focusses on some of the most cutting-edge areas of technology such as healthcare, lighting and consumer well-being. Licensing our IP can help you speed up your time to market and open up completely new, unexplored business avenues. This is where Philips IP&S plays an important role, providing you with the tools and expertise necessary to fulfil your business ambitions.
IP&S handles all IP matters related to Philips businesses
So we will know what IP is right for you based on your business model. Also, as a leading industrial IP organization, we actively participate in and contribute to formal standards and regulations. This means that whatever IP you need from us will conform to the correct safety standards and procedures. Our IP professionals are located globally to support you. Whether you’re a start-up, a growing company or leader in your field, IP&S is the one stop shop offering all the tools you need bringing your idea to life.
Management
Philips IP&S Executive Management Team
Brian Hinman
Chief Intellectual Property Officer
Brian Hinman has over 28 years of experience in the field of Intellectual Property, having held senior executive positions at some of the leading worldwide corporations.
Brian Hinman has over 28 years of experience in the field of Intellectual Property, having held senior executive positions at some of the leading worldwide corporations.
Currently, Mr. Hinman is chief IP officer at Royal Philips, and CEO of Philips Intellectual Property and Standards, where he leads a worldwide team of IP professionals in developing and executing a global intellectual property strategy for each of Philips business units. Mr. Hinman is tasked with conducting all aspects of IP management, strategy, IP litigation and enforcement activities, standards activities, patent portfolio development and management, and IP monetization. IP monetization activities include patent and technology licensing, as well as global brand licensing. The formation and execution of IP ventures are also a critical part of the IP monetization activities.
Before this position, Mr Hinman co-founded Unified Patents Inc, a patent defensive entity, and also served as vice president of intellectual property and licensing at InterDigital Communications. Mr Hinman has also served as vice president of intellectual property and licensing at Verizon Communications, where he formed Verizon Patent Licensing Inc, a wholly owned business unit of Verizon Communications Inc. Before Verizon, Mr Hinman served as the founding CEO of Allied Security Trust (AST), which was tasked with providing a unique and effective mechanism for operating companies to address the threat of non-practising entities. Before AST, Mr Hinman was vice president of intellectual property and licensing at IBM Corporation, responsible for developing and executing IBM's worldwide IP strategy. Mr Hinman also served as director of licensing at Westinghouse.
Mr Hinman has degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Ingrid Baele
Head of IP&S Offices & Operations
Maaike van Velzen
Head of IP Portfolio Management
Stephanie van Wermeskerken
Head of IP Counseling
Jako Eleveld
Head of IP Licensing
Andrew Mintz
Head of Global Brand Licensing
Frank Heldens
Head of Finance IP&S
Anastasia Krupina
HR Business Partner IP&S
Facts & Figures
Philips' IP portfolio currently consists of 79,000 patent rights, 49,000 trademarks, 86,000 design rights and 4,400 domain names. Philips files approximately 1,700 patents per year, with a strong focus on the growth areas in health and well-being.
European ranking 2016
Integrated intellectual asset management
Local support
IP&S has around 245 IP professionals and 75 support staff located in 18 offices in 11 countries around the world. To find your nearest office, click on the map below.
IP&S Cambridge Office
IP&S International Office Eindhoven
Office Andover
Office Bangalore
Office Bothell
Office Burlington
Office Chengdu
Office Cleveland
Office Moscow
Office Murrysville
Office Panamá
Office Redhill
Office Shanghai
Office Singapore
Office Suresnes
Office Taiwan
Office Tokyo
Office Valhalla
Volcano San Diego
IP&S International Office Eindhoven
High Tech Campus 5
P.O. Box 220
5600 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Visitor’s address:
High Tech Campus 5, 5656 AE Eindhoven
Brian Hinman
Chief Intellectual Property Officer
Tel: +31 40 2740555
Mobile: +31 6 15870498
E-mail: [email protected]
General fax no : +31 40 2743489
If you have any questions please contact us by mail or call your local office
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