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Thu, October 27, 2011Wed, October 26, 2011Tue, October 25, 2011Mon, October 24, 2011Sun, October 23, 2011Sat, October 22, 2011Fri, October 21, 2011Thu, October 20, 2011Wed, October 19, 2011Tue, October 18, 2011Intellectual Property Attorney Joins Callidus
Published in Science and Technology on Monday, October 24th 2011 at 4:05 GMT by Market Wire
October 24, 2011 07:00 ET
Intellectual Property Attorney Joins Callidus
Callidus Names Aditya Krishnan Intellectual Property Counsel
PLEASANTON, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 24, 2011) - Callidus Software Inc. (
"Callidus' IP is fundamental to our value proposition and how we drive growth. Continuing to build a strong, patent library is critical to our long-term competitive advantage. At the same time we intend to protect and assert our IP rights vigorously," said Leslie Stretch, President and CEO, Callidus Software. "An in-house patent counsel will significantly enhance our expertise in this important area which is firmly part of the software landscape today. We are delighted Mr. Krishnan has joined us to strengthen the capabilities of our team."
"Callidus offers me a unique opportunity to work with a technology suite that is changing the landscape of sales effectiveness," commented Aditya Krishnan, Senior Patent Counsel, Callidus Software. "In this position, I will be able to ensure that Callidus optimizes the value of its technology innovations with comprehensive legal support. I'm looking forward to bringing my experience in patent litigation and licensing to the sales effectiveness domain, and making a valuable contribution to Callidus' long-term success."
Mr. Krishnan brings to Callidus an extensive background in patent litigation, patent licensing, and patent prosecution. Most recently, he was Director of IP for Zoran Corporation, responsible for all IP matters. Additionally, he has worked at several premier Silicon Valley technology companies and a prominent national IP law firm. Mr. Krishnan is a registered patent lawyer and earned his BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University.
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