T. Leroy Smith - Founder & Managing Partner

Leroy has more than 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in IP strategic advisory, licensing and transactions to grow, protect and enforce trade secrets, copyright, and know-how. A self-taught expert in science and technology due diligence, IP origination, structuring and partnerships with universities, global pharmaceuticals, investors, start-ups, multilaterals, think tanks, governments, and Indigenous economic development entities. Practical know-how in Indigenous Public Private Partnerships with Aboriginal title and ownership rights in bioprospecting and biopharma activities. Spearheaded CedarBIO™, an Indigenous health infrastructure innovation platform, and advised organizations such as the D-8 Organization for Economic Development and international think tank Chatham House on SDG 2030 compliant blended finance partnerships and IP-driven health industrialization strategies. Extensive successful self-represented litigation experience to protect shareholders' and IP rights. Hands-on business savvy, technical know-how and real-world expertise in research, strategy and international partnerships - helping organizations monetize IP assets for competitive innovation and market leadership.