Georgi Korobanov
About Georgi Korobanov
Georgi Korobanov is the Head of Intellectual Property, North America at thyssenkrupp, with extensive experience in both engineering and legal roles, including previous positions at Locke Lord LLP, USPTO, and Hamilton Sundstrand.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Georgi Korobanov is currently serving as the Head of Intellectual Property, North America at thyssenkrupp in the United States. He began this role in March 2023. In this capacity, he oversees intellectual property matters across North America, ensuring the protection and strategic management of the company's innovations and intellectual property assets.
Previous Experience at Locke Lord LLP
Georgi Korobanov worked at Locke Lord LLP as an Associate Attorney from 2017 to 2022. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, he spent five years specializing in intellectual property law, contributing to the firm's capabilities in patent litigation, prosecution, and counseling on IP strategy.
Educational Background
Georgi Korobanov has a diverse educational background. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) in Intellectual Property from Quinnipiac University School of Law, completing his degree between 2010 and 2014. He also holds an MBA in International Operations from Rensselaer at Work, which he attained from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he possesses a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University, obtained between 2002 and 2006.
Experience at USPTO
Georgi Korobanov served as a Patent Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) from 2016 to 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, he was responsible for reviewing patent applications, performing detailed examinations, and making determinations on patentability, which provided him with extensive experience in patent law and examination processes.
Background in Aerospace Engineering
Georgi Korobanov has an extensive background in aerospace engineering. He worked at Hamilton Sundstrand as a Reliability Engineer from 2005 to 2009 and as a Project Engineer from 2009 to 2011, both in Windsor Locks, CT. Subsequently, he served as an Export Compliance Specialist at United Technologies Aerospace Systems from 2011 to 2014. His roles included ensuring regulatory compliance within the aerospace sector and managing engineering projects, giving him a solid grounding in engineering and compliance.