Andrew Hirsch

Attorney, entrepreneur, and licensed intellectual property lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in international commercial trade, business development advocacy, intellectual property strategy, and multidisciplinary advisory work across public and private sectors.

Intellectual Property

Professional Profile

Andrew Hirsch is both an attorney and entrepreneur. He is a licensed intellectual property lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in international commercial trade and business development advocacy.

Andrew has represented private sector companies, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Patent and Trademark Office in matters involving foreign businesses, governments, and international organizations, bringing a broad and practical understanding of complex international and multidisciplinary issues.

In addition to practicing with Cogent Law, Andrew is currently the Director General of IIPI, where he provides education and guidance about intellectual property rights to leaders and innovators in developing countries, with a strong focus on China. He has also served in various capacities as a co-founder, board member, advisor, in-house and outside General Counsel, and C-Suite business leader for startups.

Signature Focus

Deep Intellectual Property Experience

Andrew brings more than 25 years of experience as a licensed intellectual property lawyer, advising on the strategic value of innovation, knowledge, and intangible assets in business growth and market positioning.

International Commercial Perspective

His work includes advising private companies and U.S. government entities in matters involving foreign businesses, governments, and international organizations across complex cross-border environments.

Entrepreneurial and Executive Insight

As an entrepreneur and former co-founder, board member, advisor, general counsel, and C-Suite business leader for startups, Andrew offers guidance grounded in both legal experience and business execution.

Areas of Focus

Intellectual property strategy and protection
International commercial trade and business development advocacy
Technology innovation and entrepreneurship advisory work
Intangible asset and knowledge management strategy
Cross-border business and international institutional engagement
Strategic counsel for startups, founders, and innovation-driven businesses
Advisory work involving governments, international organizations, and private sector leaders
Guidance on innovation ecosystems and knowledge-based economies

Credentials & Recognition

Intellectual property, international commercial trade, business development advocacy, innovation strategy, entrepreneurship, knowledge economies, and intangible asset management.

Director General of IIPI, providing education and guidance on intellectual property rights to leaders and innovators in developing countries, with a strong focus on China.

Experience representing private sector companies, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Patent and Trademark Office in work involving foreign businesses, governments, and international organizations.

Served in multiple capacities including co-founder, board member, advisor, in-house and outside General Counsel, and C-Suite business member for startups.

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