Christopher DiLeo is associate general counsel of IP at Becton, Dickinson and Company. As a recovering software engineer, he brings a unique perspective to IP law that is informed by his experiences as an R&D contributor, project manager, law firm partner, and in-house counsel. DiLeo practice is focused on developing offensive and defensive IP strategies for innovations and advising on intellectual property aspects of commercial transactions such as licensing, corporate development, data rights, and strategic partnerships.