Jonathan Foot

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About Jonathan Foot

Senior business savvy in-house legal counsel adept at advising senior management on diverse legal issues, from bet the company crises to licensing, open-source software, artificial intelligence policies, general commercial advice, and more. Recently left The MathWorks, a market leading software company, after a great 20-year run supporting its growth from $350 million to $1.4+ billion. Built an internal IP legal team from scratch, which grew a patent portfolio from 0 to patents (recognized in IPO Top 300). Previously an Am Law 100 associate (Covington & Burling) and DOJ attorney. Versatile advisor known for finding practical business solutions to complex problems and guiding the C-Suite to make decisions in the gray area. Seeking Opportunities as: General or Deputy Counsel in a tech company where IP protection is key Chief IP or Chief Litigation Counsel Senior Counsel Law Firm Attorney focused on counseling technology companies and/or commercial and IP litigation Industries of Interest: Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Successfully defend company’s lead product by developing cutting edge copyright theory and a compelling storyline, later followed by other software companies. • Counsel senior leadership, leveraging IP, to intervene and deter a major competitive challenge. • Lead cross-functional response to successfully design-around a patent judgment with minimal impact on customers, products, and revenue. • Lead company to successful dismissal of EU antitrust investigation involving novel copyright and interoperability issues. Strengths: • Trusted senior advisor - Instilling confidence in senior business leaders with the strength of my analysis and recommendations • Strong business acumen – Quickly assessing mission critical issues; finding solutions not roadblocks. • Risk management – Developing strategies and programs to minimize risk while seeking to achieve ambitious corporate goals • Negotiation – Adept at finding leverage Points - Gravitas to Influence Outcomes • Resolving conflicts – Finding optimal solutions to avoid litigation but know when the litigation route is the best strategy for a company • Collaborating with all stakeholders to insure best decisions are reached • Listening and lifelong learner • Managing outside counsel Core Competencies: General Counsel, IP, Copyright, Patents, Trademarks, Artificial Intelligence, Litigation Management, Licensing