About

Welcome to IPWatchdog.com, Celebrating 20 Years

Launched in October of 1999, IPWatchdog.com has been a trusted resource on intellectual property for tens of millions of unique visitors for over 2 decades. Recognized as one of the leading sources for news, information, analysis, and commentary in the patent and innovation industries, we also offer growing coverage of matters relating to trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks. Over the years, IPWatchdog.com has grown into the largest online intellectual property publication in the world.

After being recognized as one of the top 100 legal blogs by the American Bar Association for 5 years in a row (ranking #1 in 2010, 2012, and 2013), in January 2014, we were inducted into the ABA Blawg Hall of Fame and retired from annual consideration. Since that time, IPWatchdog.com has grown by leaps and bounds. In 2021, IPWatchdog brought in 2,983,693 users, which accounted for 3,400,797 sessions and 6,398,863 pageviews, making IPWatchdog.com the largest online intellectual property publication in the world.

IPWatchdog has been offering a sponsored Weekly Webinar Series that is free for attendees. Our webinar audience is quite large compared to most other industry webinars, typically attracting between 350 and 700 registrants per webinar, depending on the topic. We also post all of our past webinars on a gated Past Webinar Page for those who would like to watch a past webinar they have missed.

Beginning in 2018, we launched the IPWatchdog Institute, offering courses, seminars, and training for intellectual property professionals at all levels of their careers. The two flagship offerings of the IPWatchdog Institute are the Patent Masters™ symposium and Patent Practice Training.

The Patent Masters™ programs are a high-level, interactive, limited-enrollment, off-the-record seminar for attorneys and executives interested in an in-depth exploration of topical legal issues facing those who prosecute, litigate, license, and monetize patents. Discussions are led by top thought leaders in the industry. Patent Practice Training is a course that offers those who have recently passed the patent bar a bridge between obtaining a license and effectively representing clients and prosecuting patent applications.

Mr. and Mrs. IPWatchdog, Gene and Renee Quinn. Photo taken by Steve Sasson, the inventor of the digital camera, at the 43rd Annual Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Founder and CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc., Gene Quinn, is a patent attorney and leading commentator on patent law and innovation policy. Gene’s writings typically focus on pending legislation, rule-making at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and general commentary about the state of the industry. Gene was named one of the top 50 most influential people in IP by Managing IP Magazine. In 2017 and 2018, Mr. Quinn was recognized by IAM Magazine as one of the top IP strategists in the world. Gene has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the LA Times, Popular Mechanics, CNN Money, USA Today, Forbes, the ABA Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, The Oklahoman, Patent World, and various other newspapers and magazines worldwide. Gene also speaks regularly at conferences and events throughout the United States.

Renée C. Quinn is the President of IPWatchdog, Inc. Renée holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Business Administration in eCommerce. She is primarily in charge of our day-to-day operations. In other words, she does just about everything necessary to keep the business running smoothly. She handles all public relations, marketing and advertising inquiries and is the main point of contact for all inquiries that come into IPWatchdog.  In addition, Renée is the producer for the IPWatchdog Weekly Webinar series, the IPWatchdog Institute Suite of courses, and is responsible for planning the IPWatchdog Patent Masters Symposium events.

Eileen McDermott is the Editor-in-Chief of IPWatchdog.com. A veteran IP and legal journalist, Eileen started with IPWatchdog in January 2019. Eileen is no stranger to the intellectual property world, having held editorial and managerial positions at several publications and industry organizations since she first entered the industry more than a decade ago.  Most recently, she has acted as editorial consultant for the International Trademark Association (INTA), chiefly overseeing the editorial process for the Association’s twice-monthly newsletter, the INTA Bulletin.

Katarzyna (Kasia) Kryca is currently Senior Vice President of IPWatchdog. Since joining in 2020 and advancing to Vice President of Operations in 2023, Kasia has become an integral member of the IPWatchdog team, where she manages all aspects of IPWatchdog webinars and works directly with Gene and Renée in managing the events and programs side of IPWatchdog. Prior to joining the team, Kasia spent 12 years as the administrative and financial manager of an international business development consulting firm based in Reston, VA. She has lived in Italy, Armenia, and Croatia, and moved permanently to the USA in 2006.  Kasia lives in Reston, VA, with her husband Glenn, son Colin, and her dog, Moby.

Morgan Connell is the Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships, originally joining the IPWatchdog team as a Business Development Manager in February of 2024. Morgan embarked on her journey into Intellectual Property after graduating from Penn State University in 2018 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Communication. Upon graduating, Morgan gained valuable experience and expertise in various aspects of intellectual property law and management for the last 5 years. Outside of her professional endeavors, Morgan lives in Horsham, Pennsylvania, with her two German Shepherds. When Morgan isn’t working, she loves to travel, go to the gym, and spend time with family.

David Solheim has been the IPWatchdog Website Manager since October 2022 and joined IPWatchdog as an employee in August 2025. From as far back as he can remember, David has been fascinated by technology—building his first computer from scavenged parts at age 8, and feeling that thrill when it booted up confirmed it was his lifelong path, encompassing not just hardware or software but tech’s full potential. Something he believes–his motto, you could say, “Technology has the power to make bad things good, good things great, and great things unbelievably extraordinary.” Today, as a software engineer and entrepreneur, he is dedicated to crafting innovations that shape the future and make the impossible possible.

Angela Solheim joined IPWatchdog in September 2025 as an Account Manager in Sales. Angela has an incredible ability to connect with clients, truly understand their needs, and guide them toward the right services with clarity and confidence. Her sharp instincts and warm, collaborative approach make her a perfect addition to our team, and we’re excited for her to drive success by building strong, trusting relationships that fuel IPWatchdog’s growth. When she’s not at work, Angela’s happiest spending quality time with her husband and three kids, excelling as Carpool Captain and Chief Snack Officer with a big smile.