Michael Faibisch

A seasoned patent attorney and specialist in IP Development, working for over three decades at the intersection of technology, innovation, and intellectual property law — building and leading IP development functions that helped transform deep-tech R&D into multi-billion-dollar enterprise value and exits. As Assistant General Counsel for IP Development at Marvell, I partnered with engineering and product leaders to architect portfolios across networking, electro-optics, and automotive Ethernet — enabling integrations and acquisitions that advanced Marvell’s strategic position, strengthened its innovation culture and supported multi-billion dollar exits. Today, as Founder & Principal of Innovation First IP Development, I help deep-tech and semiconductor teams align innovation, protection, and enterprise value through structured, innovation-first IP strategies. My focus: capturing technology breakthroughs early, structuring them for protection and differentiation, and translating them into assets that amplify business growth.