WiLan Hires Matt Pasulka as VP Litigation
WiLAN Builds Patent Litigation Management Team
Company hires Matt Pasulka to bolster litigation bench strength
Press ReleaseSource: Wi-LAN Inc.On Tuesday July 5, 2011, 7:30 am
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 07/05/11) - Wi-LAN Inc. ("WiLAN" or the "Company") (TSX:WIN - News) (NASDAQ:WILN - News),today announced that the Company has expanded its management team withthe appointment of Mr. Matt Pasulka to the position of Vice President,Patent Litigation.
"I am very pleased to welcome this exceptionalsenior executive to our team," said Jim Skippen, Chairman & CEO."His expertise is an important contribution to building the overallWiLAN team."
Mr. Pasulka joins WiLAN on July 5, 2011 and bringsover 14 years' experience in corporate and intellectual property ("IP")law in both private sector corporations, law firms and the U.S.military. In his role as Vice President, Patent Litigation he willmanage the Company's patent litigations and assist in licensing support.In addition, Mr. Pasulka will assist with the negotiation and draftingof patent acquisition and licensing agreements.
"The significantexperience that Matt brings to WiLAN will broaden and bolster our patentlitigation, licensing and patent management capabilities. Workingclosely with other members of our team, Matt will be instrumental inhelping to drive the future growth of our business," said BillMiddleton, Senior Vice President & General Counsel.
Prior tojoining WiLAN, Mr. Pasulka held the position of Senior Counsel at St.Jude Medical / AGA Medical Corporation where he managed complex patentlitigations in U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Mr. Pasulka also servedin senior legal positions at Sikorsky Aircraft Company and with MartinMarietta Materials, Inc. where he was responsible for all aspects of thecompany's IP including the negotiation and drafting of licenses,identification of patentable technology and the management of outsidelaw firms.
He has a distinguished record of service with the U.S.military since graduating from the West Point Military Academy with aBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Mr. Pasulka is a registeredU.S. Patent Attorney and obtained his law degree from the George MasonUniversity School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science inElectrical Engineering degree from Fairfield University.
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