Renée C. Quinn

Renée C. Quinn is the Chief Operating Officer of IPWatchdog, Inc., where she has been instrumental in scaling the company since joining in 2006. In her role she oversees day-to-day operations, finance, program sales, sponsorships and the execution of IPWatchdog’s flagship conferences and continuing-education programs, positioning the organization as a central convener for patent owners, counsel, and policy makers.

A data- and process-oriented leader with a strong background in psychology, business strategy, e-commerce, and marketing, Renée has been a key architect in building the IPWatchdog brand into the respected platform it is today. She and her husband, Gene Quinn, IPWatchdog’s Founder and CEO, married in 2006, have worked side by side to expand the company’s visibility and influence helping to grow IPWatchdog into one of the most respected voices in the intellectual property field.

Renée is also deeply engaged with the IP community as both an organizer and speaker. She plays a central role in developing the IPWatchdog Masters series and other signature meetings that bring together in-house counsel, outside counsel, and industry leaders to debate patent strategy, enforcement and policy. Under her stewardship IPWatchdog’s events have become regular forums for high-level discussion on the substance and business of intellectual property.

Renée has written extensively on business, brand building, marketing, and social media, publishing articles on IPWatchdog.com and in Inventor’s Digest. Her thought leadership has also been showcased through speaking engagements, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Women’s Symposium, the Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF) Annual Meeting, and guest lectures at several law schools nationwide.

Renée’s achievements extend beyond her executive leadership. In 2024, she was awarded a U.S. Design Patent (D1,050,634) for her “Rope Throw Dog Toy,” an innovation inspired by her German Shorthaired Pointer, Luna. This milestone underscores her creative spirit and personal connection to the world of intellectual property.

Before joining IPWatchdog, Renée built her professional foundation while balancing the demands of being a single mother, working full-time, and pursuing graduate studies. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University in 1996, followed by a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in e-commerce and Internet marketing.

On a personal level, Renée’s life reflects her commitment to both family and innovation. She and Gene share a love for dogs, recently welcoming two litters of German Shorthaired Pointer puppies in 2025. Together they have 3 sets of male/female siblings being born in January 2020, January 2024 and February 2025. Her son, Joseph Compasso, now working in government contracting, has been an enduring source of inspiration throughout her career.

Through nearly two decades of leadership at IPWatchdog, Renée has established herself as a dynamic executive, innovator, and mentor whose work continues to strengthen the company’s impact and visibility within the global intellectual property community. Her unique blend of academic training, professional expertise, creative achievement, and personal dedication exemplifies the qualities recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in America, and the Marquis Who’s Who of Professional Women where she was selected for inclusion in August & September of 2025.