Marcus Julius Zanon

I am a seasoned legal professional specializing in intellectual property, technology transfer, and innovation management. With a career spanning various roles such as attorney, industrial property agent, compliance manager, and technical advisor, I possess a deep and broad spectrum of expertise. My skills in research and development, technology monitoring, and competitive intelligence are applied to foster strategic innovation and facilitate effective technology transfers, driving business growth. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my achievements at the dynamic intersection of law, intellectual property, and innovation management.

Academic Background

• Professional Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property, Technology Transfer, and Innovation (PROFNIT)
  • University: Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste, UNICENTRO, Brazil
  • Thesis: “Risks in technology transfer in productive development partnerships (PDP) in the health sector”
  • Advisors: Vanessa Ishikawa Rasoto, Paulo Rodrigues
  • Focus: Technology Transfer and Innovation, Technology Monitoring, TTOs, Intellectual Property, Competitive Intelligence
• International MBA in Strategic Innovation Management
  • University: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, PUC/PR, Brazil
  • Thesis: “Technology transfer strategies in productive development partnerships (PDP) in the healthcare sector”
  • Advisor: Karin Sylvia Graeml
  • Highlights: Technical visit to the University of Technology of Compiègne, France; Scholarship from Fundação Araucária
• Specialization in Data Processing
  • University: Albert Merril School, A.M.S., United States
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
  • University: Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná, UTP, Brazil
  • Thesis: “Patent Strategy and Licensing”
  • Advisor: Gioser Cavet

Professional Experience

• Instituto de Tecnologia do Paraná (TECPAR), Brazil
  • Technology and Innovation Analyst, 1994 – Present
  • Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer (DPO), General Data Protection Officer, since 2021
    • Developed, implemented, and managed comprehensive compliance and data protection programs, aligning with GDPR and Brazil’s LGPD.
    • Conducted audits, risk assessments, and implemented corrective actions to mitigate risks.
    • Served as the primary contact for data subjects and regulatory authorities, enhancing the organization’s data protection practices.
• Founder, Agência Paranaense de Propriedade Industrial – APPI
• Founder, Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica do Paraná (Nitpar)
• Ex-Technical Director, Fórum Nacional de Gestores de Inovação e Transferência de Tecnologia (Fortec)
• Nitpar
  • Manager and Industrial Property Agent, 2002 – 2019
  • Compliance Officer, Data Protection Officer (DPO), LGPD Specialist, 2019 – Present
• SIEMENS, Brazil
  • Senior Technical Translator, 1986 – 1992

Key Skills

• Compliance Officer
• Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• General Data Protection Office
• Intellectual Property Management
• Technology Transfer
• Compliance Management
• Research and Development
• Technology Monitoring
• Competitive Intelligence
• Patent Writing
• Strategic Innovation Management
• Data Processing
• Legal Strategy and Licensing

Languages

• Portuguese (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Spanish (Proficient)

Publications

http://lattes.cnpq.br/6053269906807487