Gab Corliano, Director

Gab has over 20 years of experience in Intellectual Property strategy and transactions, innovation management, and technology and product strategy. In his current role, he advises a broad range of UK and international clients on IP protection, commercialisation, and risk management.

He specialises in helping organisations build high‑value IP portfolios and leverage them as strategic assets to drive revenue growth, strengthen competitive positioning, and mitigate risk. He brings a strong blend of technical, commercial, and strategic expertise, supporting clients in developing and executing effective IP strategies, enhancing IP management practices, and assessing and maximising the value of their IP assets.

Experience

Gab joined S&W Group in 2025 following the acquisition of the IP advisory firm ClearViewIP, where, as Corporate Development Director, he was responsible for delivering IP advisory services to clients in the TMT and Financial Services sectors, as well as managing relationships with vendors and strategic partners.

Prior to this, Gab spent five years as a Director in Deloitte’s Advisory Corporate Finance practice. Before that, he was Head of Business Development for IP Licensing at BT for seven years, where he led the identification, evaluation, and valuation of IP licensing opportunities. In this role, he developed extensive expertise in patent portfolio management and analysis, valuation, and damages assessment.

Before transitioning into the IP field, Gab spent over ten years working in product strategy, R&D, and software development at Motorola and British Telecom. He is also named as an inventor on several patents and has authored numerous peer‑reviewed publications.

Gab holds an MSc in Computer Engineering from the Politecnico di Torino (Italy), a Master’s degree in Corporate Communications from Institut Eurecom (France), and a PhD in Computer Science from Lancaster University (UK). He was also a visiting researcher at the International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) in Berkeley, California (USA).

Notable client work and achievements

Gab has supported leading global technology and telecommunications companies in monetising their patent portfolios through the development and execution of innovative licensing programmes. He has also advised prominent European software and consumer electronics businesses on assessing IP risk and defending against enforcement actions.

He has worked extensively with financial institutions and fintech companies, helping them build and strengthen their IP portfolios, evaluate risk exposure, and develop effective commercialisation strategies.

In the mining and chemical sectors, Gab has assisted major international players in identifying key IP assets and enhancing their IP management frameworks.

Within the retail space, he has advised e-mobility and automotive companies on managing IP risk during new product launches, as well as supporting the growth of their patent portfolios.