IPWatchdog Team

IPWatchdog.com is the leading Intellectual Property Law Journal on the Internet. 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. Since that time, IPWatchdog.com has grown by leaps and bounds, and today is a media company that provides live and online training, weekly webinars, virtual and live exclusive seminars led by top thought leaders in the industry, as well as an annual meeting, IPWatchdog LIVE.

Meet the IPWatchdog team!

Gene Quinn is a patent attorney and a leading commentator on patent law and innovation policy. Mr. Quinn has twice been named one of the top 50 most influential people in IP by Managing IP Magazine, in both 2014 and 2019. From 2017-2020, Mr. Quinn has also been recognized by IAM Magazine as one of the top 300 IP strategists in the world, and in 2021 he was recognized by IAM in their inaugural Strategy 300 Global Leaders list. Mr. Quinn founded IPWatchdog.com in 1999, and he is currently President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc. According to IAM Magazine, Mr. Quinn “has reshaped the IP debate in the United States in a way that has forced policymakers to carefully consider the macroeconomic effects of IP law and its potential to drive innovation and economic activity.”

Renée C. Quinn is the Chief Operating Officer for IPWatchdog, Inc., where she has led operations, finance, and events since 2006. She manages program sales, sponsorships, and flagship initiatives including the IPWatchdog Masters™ series of events, the annual IPWatchdog LIVE conference, and the IPWatchdog Institute. A skilled brand strategist, Renée has helped establish IPWatchdog as a leading authority in intellectual property. She has written on business, marketing, and branding for IPWatchdog.com and Inventor’s Digest and has spoken at the USPTO Women’s Symposium, the AIPF Annual Meeting, and multiple law schools.

Renée was also selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who in America in August of 2025 and the Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women in September of 2025. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State and an MBA in e-commerce and Internet marketing.

Eileen McDermott is our Editor-in-Chief. 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 an editorial consultant for the International Trademark Association (INTA), chiefly overseeing the editorial process for the Association’s twice-monthly newsletter, the INTA Bulletin. Eileen has also served as a freelance editor for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); as a senior consulting editor for the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) from 2015 to 2017; as Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief at INTA from 2013 to 2016. She was also Americas Editor for Managing Intellectual Property magazine from 2007 to 2013.

You can send her article ideas at [email protected].

Katarzyna (Kasia) Kryca joined IPWatchdog in November 2020 as our Office Manager and was promoted to VP of Operations at the end of 2022. Kasia is 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.

She was born and raised in Poland. She studied at the University of Economics in Katowice, Poland, achieving her B.Sc. in management and marketing. In her first job out of college, Kasia worked as a Managing Director’s Executive Assistant and a Senior Operations Manager for a trading company in Tychy, Poland.

Prior to joining the IPWatchdog 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 joined 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 Bachelors 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 of 2022, and joined IPWatchdog as an employee in August of 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.

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Angela Solheim joined IPWatchdog in September of 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.

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Dusty Quinn is a 80-pound German Short-Haired Pointer, who along with his 6 litter mates, was born on January 4, 2020. Dusty joined IPWatchdog on March 18, 2020, as Director of Security in charge of alerting us of pending threats, and walking our female employees to their cars at the end of the day. He has also voluntarily taken on the task of letting us know when it is time to stop working for the day, by jumping on our laps and whining. Dusty’s favorite snacks include bully sticks and pig ears, and he enjoys chewing on sticks, chasing birdies, playdates at the Puppy Park, playing “Mommy, Chase Me” and taking naps. Dusty lives in Northern VA with his mom and dad, his 2 days younger sister Luna (same dad, different mom), and his younger siblings Loki and Cocoa.

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Luna Bella Quinn is a 60-pound German Short-Haired Pointer, who along with her 6 litter mates, was born on January 6, 2020. Luna joined IPWatchdog on March 18, 2020, as the Chief Barking Officer and Director of Employee Enrichment, where she is responsible for greeting our employees and guests each day and overseeing employees’ break times. She makes sure our employees get their much-needed fresh air and sunshine, by periodically bringing a ball to various employees throughout the day and insists on “playtime.” Luna enjoys chasing birdies and fetching balls thrown with a ChuckIt! Ball Launcher, balls on ropes, kick balls, and any other ball someone is willing to throw for her. Luna lives in Northern VA with her mom and dad, her 2 days older brother Dusty (same dad, different mom) and her younger siblings Loki and Cocoa.

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Loki Quinn is a 55-pound German Short-Haired Pointer, who along with his 8 litter mates, was born on January 9, 2024. Loki joined IPWatchdog on March 23, 2024, as the Director of Puplick Relations. Always the rule follower with a “Low Key” mannerism and “Go with the flow” attitude, he is responsible for developing and maintaining a professional calm and zen-like corporate image and work atmosphere.

Loki lives in Northern VA with his mom and dad, his littermate Cocoa and his 2 older siblings Dusty and Luna.

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Cocoa Quinn is a 53-pound German Short-Haired Pointer, who along with her 8 litter mates, was born on January 9, 2024. Loki joined IPWatchdog on March 26, 2024, as the Director of Chaos, where she is responsible for keeping an upbeat and exciting atmosphere. From her Houdini like escape tactics, to her frantic “OMG, Would you just play with me already” attitude, Cocoa is always stirring up something to keep everyone on their toes.

Cocoa lives in Northern VA with her mom and dad, her littermate Loki and her 2 older siblings Dusty and Luna.

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