Joseph Holovachuk
About Joseph Holovachuk
Joseph Holovachuk serves as the Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property and Tech Transactions at Cognizant, where he manages intellectual property matters related to mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in the field, having previously worked at Troutman Pepper and as a Patent Attorney.
Work at Cognizant
Joseph Holovachuk serves as the Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property and Tech Transactions at Cognizant. He has held this position since 2020, managing all intellectual property matters associated with the company's mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and post-closing activities. In addition, he is responsible for developing legal policies and procedures that support Cognizant's use of Generative AI software and services. Holovachuk also leads the legal aspects of Cognizant’s product commercialization program, providing guidance on product development, readiness, and releases.
Previous Experience
Before joining Cognizant, Joseph Holovachuk worked at Troutman Pepper as an Associate in Intellectual Property from 2012 to 2020. In this role, he focused on various aspects of intellectual property law. Prior to that, he was a Patent Attorney at Technology, Patents and Licensing, Inc. from 2007 to 2012, where he dealt with patent-related legal matters. His career began at Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2007, gaining valuable technical expertise.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Holovachuk earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University, where he studied from 1995 to 2000. His educational background in law and computer science equips him with a strong foundation in both legal and technical aspects of intellectual property and technology transactions.