Former Via Licensing President Brings Deep Patent Licensing Expertise to Sisvel
Sisvel has announced the appointment of Heath Hoglund as its first-ever Chief Intellectual Property Officer, marking a significant milestone in the company’s leadership evolution. In this newly created role, Hoglund will oversee all of Sisvel’s global patent pools and play a central role in shaping the company’s licensing and intellectual property strategy worldwide.Hoglund joins Sisvel with an exceptional reputation as one of the world’s leading intellectual property negotiators. He arrives from Via Licensing, where he served as President for four years and led the organization through a period of strategic growth and operational success. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President of Intellectual Property and Standards at Dolby, where he managed the company’s extensive patent portfolio and licensing programs. During his tenure at Dolby, Hoglund was instrumental in the creation, structuring, and expansion of numerous patent pools and standards-related initiatives.
The appointment introduces a new leadership framework at Sisvel designed to enhance coordination across licensing and program management functions. Under this structure, Nick Webb, Head of Licensing, and David Muus, Head of Program Management, will continue to lead their respective teams while maintaining their current responsibilities. The revised organization is intended to strengthen collaboration, streamline decision-making, and support Sisvel’s continued growth across global markets.
Hoglund’s career has been defined by his ability to build high-performing patent pools and promote collaborative licensing models that balance the interests of licensors and licensees alike. His consistent advocacy for fair, transparent, and efficient licensing solutions has helped expand access to essential technologies while delivering long-term value across the ecosystem. This expertise is expected to be particularly valuable as Sisvel deepens its involvement in emerging technology sectors and reinforces its position as a global leader in patent pooling and intellectual property valuation.
With Hoglund assuming responsibility for patent pooling activities, Sisvel CEO Mattia Fogliacco will be able to further shift his focus from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic planning and vision. The move reflects Sisvel’s confidence in its leadership team and its commitment to building a scalable organization capable of sustaining future growth.
This is a very special day for Sisvel,” said Mattia Fogliacco. “Heath’s decision to join us is a testament to our trajectory and ambitions. His exceptional experience in creating and managing licensing programs, along with his success in establishing patent pools, makes him the ideal leader to support our next phase of development. Heath strengthens an already outstanding team, and his expertise will be crucial in realizing our strategic ambitions.”
Commenting on his appointment, Hoglund expressed enthusiasm about joining the organization. “I am very pleased to be joining Sisvel,” he said. “Its long history, innovative approach to problem-solving, truly independent governance structure, and tremendous prospects make Sisvel a unique company in our sector. I couldn’t have dreamed of a better choice.”
Hoglund’s arrival underscores Sisvel’s commitment to leadership excellence, innovation, and collaborative licensing as it continues to expand its global footprint and advance its role in shaping the future of intellectual property management.
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Sisvel is guided by the conviction that collaboration, ingenuity, and efficiency are essential to bridging the gap between the needs of patent holders and those seeking access to their technologies. In a complex and constantly evolving market, our guiding principle is to create a level playing field through the design and implementation of flexible and accessible commercialization solutions.
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