Charles Zinsmeyer
About Charles Zinsmeyer
Charles Zinsmeyer serves as the Director of Intellectual Property at LiveRamp, where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in engineering and project management, having held leadership roles at several companies including Debix, Dell, and Polycom.
Work at LiveRamp
Charles Zinsmeyer has served as the Director of Intellectual Property at LiveRamp since 2010. In this role, he has significantly contributed to the company's intellectual property strategy and management. His leadership has resulted in a substantial increase in the number of active patent matters in the portfolio, growing by over 500% in five years. Zinsmeyer has also implemented cloud-based tools for portfolio management and IP search, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining LiveRamp, Charles Zinsmeyer held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Debix, Inc. as Director of Customer Services for 10 months in 2008 and as Senior Manager of Technical Project Management from 2001 to 2007. At Dell, he served as Senior Manager of Mechanical Engineering from 1997 to 2000. Additionally, he was Vice President of Engineering at Concurrent Design, Inc. for 7 months in 2010-2011 and Senior Manager of Program Management at Polycom from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Charles Zinsmeyer holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Edward's University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His educational background supports his expertise in intellectual property management and engineering. He has also served as a technical contributor and co-inventor for the Marketing Maturity Model development effort, showcasing his skills in user interface development and intellectual property filings.
Achievements in Intellectual Property
During his tenure at Acxiom and LiveRamp, Charles Zinsmeyer achieved notable milestones in intellectual property management. He increased the number of issued patents by 500% over the prior 50 years of the company's existence. Under his leadership, over $300,000 in patent incentive awards were paid out to inventor associates. He also successfully defended over $15 million in R&D tax credits, protecting nearly $110 million in top-line revenue.