REDEFINING SUCCESS
Peter is Intellectual Property Strategy and commercialization expert, DeepTech, MedTech, Brand Protection Pioneer, Angel Investor, Venture Partner, Author, Speaker, Educator, Mentor, and Super-Connector.
Building a Better Future
Success never comes to those who quit this long journey and my goal is to help you reach yours.
TESTIMONIAL
Peter Hlavnicka has been an invaluable asset to R3i Capital and Planet43, providing exceptional intellectual property (IP) analysis and strategic reviews. His deep expertise in IP due diligence, risk assessment, and commercialization strategies has significantly strengthened our investment decision-making process. Peter’s meticulous attention to detail, ability to identify hidden value and risks, and pragmatic approach to IP strategy have been instrumental in supporting our portfolio companies. His professionalism, integrity, and depth of knowledge make him an outstanding partner in the complex world of IP-driven investments. We highly recommend Peter for any high-level IP strategy and investment review.
Peter's Credentials
30 years of global experience in multiple industry sectors. Wealth of expertise with particular strengths in IP Protection and Commercialization, Supply Chain & Operations, Global IP & Brand Protection, IP Licensing & Compliance, Pricing, and Risk Management.
Venture Partner at R3i Capital and and Founder and CEO of Phi Ventures Pte. Ltd. Previously held leading roles at Fitbit, Blackberry, Dolby, SunPower, Avaya, Nortel.
Education
eMBA from University of Western Ontario, Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada
MSc. in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence from Technical University Kosice, Slovakia
AWARDS
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2021
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2022
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2023
IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists 2024
Professional Background
35+ years of global experience in hi-tech, consulting, education, IPR, semiconductors, consumer electronics, medtech, and renewable energy sectors. Wealth of expertise with particular strengths in Commercialization, Supply Chain, Operations, Global IP & Brand Protection, IP Licensing, Compliance, and Enforcement, and Risk Management.
Founder and CEO of Phi Ventures Pte. Ltd. focused on IP strategy, licensing and compliance, brand protection, business and product development, technology and commercialization (clients include Cypress Semiconductor (Infineon Technology company), Lattice Semiconductor, MHL LLC., Connor Consulting, and SunPower Corp.; Venture Partner at R3i Ventures Pte. Ltd. and angel investor. Previously Director of Brand Protection APAC at Fitbit Inc., Director Pricing at BlackBerry Ltd., Director, IP Protection and Enforcement at Dolby Laboratories Inc. Peter also worked at Avaya Inc. and Nortel Networks, Corp. in IP Licensing & Compliance, Brand Protection, Pricing, Contracts and other roles. Co-launching start-ups (SenzeCare, Volunteers Making Impact, Turn the tide and others).
Former President and Treasurer of AGMA Global, a non-profit organization comprising leading hi-tech companies (such as Qualcomm, HP, Microsoft, Seagate, WD, Intel, Cisco, and others) focused on IP protection in the technology sector.
Publications
Leading author of treatise 'Protecting The Brand: Counterfeiting and Grey Markets" (Law Journal Press (ISBN: 978-1588523396)
Leading Author of "Protecting The Brand: Counterfeiting and Grey Markets, Vol 1" (Business Expert Press, 2021 (ISBN: 978-1637421512)
Leading Author of "Protecting The Brand: Busting The Bootlegs, Vol 2" (Business Expert Press, 2022 (ISBN: 978-1637422069)
Co-Author of "Enhanced Enterprise Risk Management" (Business Expert Press, 2022 (ISBN: 978-163742398)
Contributor to BusinessWeek, ECN Magazine, ChannelPro , StateTech Magazine, (and other), and broadly quoted throughout the media.
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