Geoff Brumbaugh
About Geoff Brumbaugh
Geoff Brumbaugh is an Intellectual Property Counsel specializing in aligning IP strategies with corporate business objectives to maximize shareholder value.
Work at UnitedLex
Geoff Brumbaugh serves as Intellectual Property Counsel at UnitedLex Corporation, a position he has held since July 2019. In this role, he focuses on aligning intellectual property strategies with corporate business objectives to enhance shareholder value. His expertise in IP law is applied to various projects, ensuring that the intellectual property needs of clients are met effectively.
Current Role at General Motors
Geoff Brumbaugh has been working at General Motors as Global Intellectual Property Manager for Product Development since 2012. His responsibilities include managing intellectual property strategies and ensuring alignment with product development goals. He previously held the position of Group Manager for GTO Intellectual Property Management, Alliances & Agreements from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Geoff Brumbaugh earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, studying from 2002 to 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy, which he completed between 1994 and 1998. His educational background supports his extensive experience in intellectual property law within the automotive industry.
Background in Intellectual Property
Geoff Brumbaugh has over a decade of experience in the automotive industry, focusing on intellectual property strategy. His career includes various roles, such as Patent Attorney at Reising Ethington Barnes Kisselle P.C. from 2004 to 2007 and North America Intellectual Property Manager at General Motors Powertrain from 2007 to 2011. He has also provided intellectual property legal consulting to Ford Motor Company.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Geoff Brumbaugh worked as a District Sales Manager at National Instruments from 1998 to 2003. He began his career as a Co-op Student at the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan from 1996 to 1998. His diverse work history contributes to his comprehensive understanding of both technical and legal aspects of intellectual property.