Dr. Reed Shick is the President of Technology at Opportunity Analysts LLC. Dr. Shick is currently working with companies of all sizes and growth stage to protect and maximize intellectual capital value while minimizing IC costs. Dr. Shick is working with companies to develop and implement strong IC strategies and tactics including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, agreements, licensing, publications and knowledge protection.
Previously, Dr. Shick was the Intellectual Capital Manager for Core Research and Development at The Dow Chemical Company. He was responsible to direct and implement protection strategies for intellectual capital including; patent planning and obtention, trade secrets, technology licensed in or out, publication strategy, trademark obtention and obtaining freedom to operate opinions. This includes directing researchers and attorneys to obtain patents on new technology, directing research to obtain patents, and completing competitive analysis. Dr. Shick has made several connections between different technologies in Dow and was a contributor to six Invention Disclosures in 2008.
Dr. Shick is a world class expert in formulary science and intellectual capital practices. He has 26 patents and patent applications covering a diverse range of technology.
His specialties include intellectual capital management and protection strategies, liquid formulations, surface science, licensing, patent planning, trade secrets, and educational startups. Currently he is interested in pursuing expertise consulting opportunities, new business ventures, and scientific research.
Reed Shick received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Michigan. During that time period Dr. Shick also co-founded the Midland Charter Initiative, a not-for-profit 501.c.3, which runs the Midland Academy of Advanced and Creative Studies. Dr. Shick has served in several community positions and is currently serving on the Ingersol Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Email him at: reedshick@opportunityanalysts.com
