The IPwe Team

Leann Pinto joined IPwe as President in August 2022, moving over from a position as a top decision-maker in IBM’s IP business group, most recently as the Director of Patent Licensing, where she personally generated over $150 million in revenue during her tenure. Leann’s introduction to patents and monetization started in the pharmaceutical industry, where she represented both generic and brand pharma companies, including as a patent litigator, achieving notable victories for numerous international brand pharma companies. Leann earned her undergraduate degree in pharmacy and later obtained a law degree. Before IBM, she held executive positions with startup pharma companies in business development, regulatory affairs, and compliance. Leann was nominated as the CEO of IPwe in April 2023.

Jonas Block, Head of Product Management, led the launch and ongoing development of Smart Intangible Asset Management (SIAM). Leveraging his technical IP expertise, Jonas worked closely with the IPwe team to intricately customize SIAM, catering to the unique requirements of clients in both the financial and IP domains. This collaborative effort ensured that SIAM delivers highly tailored solutions, effectively addressing the diverse needs of clients across IP strategy management.

Nathan Bohn has an extensive background delivering B2B eCommerce sites of complex products and pricing for Fortune 100 companies. He also works with the leadership team to set clear priorities and goals for IT management and production, balancing the long-term and immediate needs.

Mia Mixan, VP of Marketing and Communications, leads initiatives to optimize engagement and revenue for IPwe's IP management strategy tool. Through her insight driven approach, Mia also works to revolutionize the perception of IP by crafting a captivating design and verbal identity for the brand. Additionally, working closely with the IPwe team, she collaborates to ensure the effective positioning and the market penetration of SIAM.

Harry Stacpoole, Senior Innovation Director, actively drives the direction of IPwe’s solutions, catering them specifically to consumer needs. He leads discussions with IPwe’s primary customers, ensuring continuous communication with client personnel. This active engagement allows IPwe to deliver solutions that meet the needs of the IP and financial markets.

Satoshi Watanabe is a seasoned IP professional with experience at a global IT company, an IP investment fund, and a patent firm on all types of IP concerns, from mining and acquisitions of inventions to patent portfolio creation and patent monetization generation. With his career and experience, he helps IPwe's Japanese customers effectively utilize their IP assets to contribute to their business strategies.