Carlo Cotrone is an IP consultant, attorney, and former chief IP counsel and law firm partner with 25 years’ experience. At Quartal IP, he helps corporate legal departments, boards of directors, and executive teams drive stronger business outcomes through proactive IP strategies, operational stewardship, and leadership development.

A recognized thought leader, Carlo is a prolific author and speaker and serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Houston Law Center. He received law and electrical engineering degrees from Marquette University and is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is the inventor of two US patents directed to digital sheet music technology.