Our team consists of dedicated intellectual property and licensing experts who are committed to transforming scientific breakthroughs into viable products that create jobs, boost revenue, and change the world.
As a patent attorney and chemical engineer, Chad brings a broad skill set to intellectual property protection and management. He has a passion for and expertise in entrepreneurship and small business development and has served as a mentor of multiple National Science Foundation I-Corps teams.
As an attorney with a background in business litigation, Tiffany brings an expertise in contracts law and oversees legal agreements for TCO. She also serves as primary contact for questions about the office and intellectual property at USC.
Formerly a healthcare business consultant, Kyle uses his business acumen to move USC technologies from classrooms and labs to the marketplace by connecting businesses with solutions that meet their needs.
Formerly a patent administrator, Michael is responsible for identifying potential licensees for USC patents, marketing the university's technologies, and promoting the TCO to both industry and USC's community of researchers and inventors.