Dan Smith is a Patent and Licensing Strategist with more than 18 years of experience managing global patent portfolios, licensing negotiations, Standard Essential Patent strategies, and a decade of Innovation Practice and training. He has served clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and startups to government agencies (as Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado) and is the named inventor on 21 U.S. and international patents. Dan is the current President of the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP) and chairs its Advocacy Committee, where he spearheaded the ongoing Patent Practitioner Harmonization initiative. His career includes roles at Lenovo/Motorola, CableLabs, and his own consultancy, The Patent Smith, LLC. A recognized speaker and thought leader, Dan frequently presents on SEPs, IP policy, AI in law, and innovation strategy.