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What We Do Who We Are Spinouts Careers Buzz Who We Are Meet IV OUR TEAM MEET IV From engineers to entrepreneurs, lab scientists to lawyers, financial wizards to technologists, the people of IV embody the power of innovation through collaboration and creative freedom. That’s why we draw on varied, even unlikely, professional backgrounds to build our teams. Whether we're investigating applications in advanced chemistry or incubating new companies, each new perspective can yield unexpected insights and results. Learn more about the diversely talented people and positions that drive our spirit of invention. NAOISE GAFFNEY Head of Patent Development, IIF Naoise’s superpowers in extracting the best value from patents stems from a deep desire to get to the bottom of things. Curiosity plus, according to Naoise, a “healthy dose of commitment issues,” landed him a couple of graduate degrees—one in genetics and another in computer science—from Trinity College in Dublin. Read More MICHELLE MACARTNEY Director, IP Attorney “I really like the fundamentals behind patent law,” says Michelle Macartney, director, IP attorney for Intellectual Ventures (IV). “It’s a fascinating area of law, this fine balance between fostering innovation and not going too far in granting monopolies.” Read More BRIAN HOLLOWAY Head of the Deep Science Fund Given a longer time horizon to pursue ideas, the team is able to operate with greater patience and risk tolerance, says Brian, who earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, with a minor in materials science, from Stanford. But the extra latitude also means they’re constantly weighing investment now against worthwhile economic return later—in some cases, potentially much later. Read More Patent Finder Investor Login Careers Contact 3150 139th Ave SE, Building 4 Bellevue, WA 98005 • (425) 467-2300 Copyright © 2021 Intellectual Ventures Management, LLC All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Site Feedback We use cookies on this website to enhance your browser experience and to analyze your traffic. To learn more about cookies and how we use them view our cookie policy. By continuing to use our website you consent to the use of cookies. ACCEPT