[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]IPNav, the world‘s leading full service patent monetization firm, is pleased to announce that Peter Lando has joined the company in the role of Portfolio Manager. He will be based out of IPNav’s Dallas Headquarters.

Prior to joining IPNav, Mr. Lando served as St. Jude Medical, Inc.‘s Vice President, Intellectual Property Affairs and Business Development at its Neuromodulation Division, where he built the division’s IP portfolio from approximately 15 to over 550 patents. In addition to intellectual property, his responsibilities included leading the division‘s Strategic and Operational Planning Committee, and identifying, negotiating and closing the division’s acquisition targets.

“I'm very excited to have Pete join our team,” said IPNav Chairman Erich Spangenberg. “His unique business and IP experience along with his broad based technical background and in depth knowledge of medical devices makes him uniquely suited to serve our clients and a valuable addition to our team.”