Ed Steakley
About Ed Steakley
Ed Steakley, Managing Shareholder and COO at Cognition IP, co-founded the firm with a focus on leveraging technology to enhance IP legal services, making them more efficient and cost-effective.
Managing Shareholder Ed Steakley
Ed Steakley serves as the Managing Shareholder and COO of Cognition IP. He took on this leadership role in 2020 and now heads a team of dedicated attorneys. His strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in the firm's growth and development. Ed's focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and drive results is a cornerstone of Cognition IP's operational strategy.
Ed Steakley's Experience as Senior Patent Counsel
Before his current role at Cognition IP, Ed Steakley accumulated significant experience as a Senior Patent Counsel. He served in this capacity for two Fortune 5 companies, including Apple. This background has provided him with extensive expertise in high-stakes intellectual property matters, further solidifying his credentials in the field.
Co-founder of Cognition IP
Ed Steakley co-founded Cognition IP with a clear vision: to create a tech-powered intellectual property firm that delivers top-tier results more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional firms. Under his co-leadership, Cognition IP participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2018 batch, which was a significant milestone that helped turn their vision into reality.
Cognition IP Growth and Client Satisfaction
Since its inception, Cognition IP has grown almost entirely through positive word of mouth from satisfied clients. This organic growth is a testament to the firm's commitment to excellence and client service. Under Ed Steakley's leadership, Cognition IP utilizes proprietary software and a team of exceptional attorneys to deliver competitive results. Additionally, the firm operates mostly on a fixed-fee schedule, making IP planning predictable, transparent, and competitively priced.