Columbia, South Carolina Area
- Current
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- Director, Intellectual Property at University of South Carolina
- Associate Director, Innovista Research Campus at University of South Carolina
- Past
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- Senior Licensing Associate at University of South Carolina
- Licensing Intern at University of South Carolina
- Area Engineer – Polymer Intermediates CTA Production at Eastman Chemical Company
- Process Engineer at Eastman Chemical Company
- Staff Assistant to the Superintendent at Eastman Chemcial Company
- Education
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- University of South Carolina School of Law
- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Connections
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- Industry
- Legal Services
Chad Hardaway’s Summary
Chad Hardaway’s Specialties:
Broad understanding of many areas of technology from Biotechnology to Fuel Cells
Drafting and Negotiating of CDA, MTA, and License Agreements
Working knowledge of Federal SBIR/ STTR grant processes
Working knowledge of Patent Process
Working knowledge of Startup company formation
Patent Licensing and Drafting
Chad Hardaway’s Experience
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Director, Intellectual Property
University of South Carolina
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year)
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Associate Director, Innovista Research Campus
University of South Carolina
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
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Senior Licensing Associate
University of South Carolina
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 2005 — August 2008 (3 years 3 months)
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Licensing Intern
University of South Carolina
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Research industry)
May 2004 — April 2005 (1 year)
Provided technical and legal expertise to professors in Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy and other academic colleges at the University of South Carolina while working in the University Intellectual Property Office.
• Reviewed invention disclosures from faculty. Evaluated each disclosure for technical viability and marketability.
• Performed patent searches for competing technologies using NERAC and the USPTO patent database.
• Drafted provisional patents for various inventions.
• Produced technical briefs used in marketing University technologies to potential licensees.
• Participated in licensing negotiations with faculty and outside parties.
• Performed market assessment for one of the University’s major patent portfolios.
• Provided technical expertise to outside patent counsel to aid their patent prosecution efforts. -
Area Engineer – Polymer Intermediates CTA Production
Eastman Chemical Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EMN; Chemicals industry)
May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)
Supervised daily operations of crude terephthalic acid (CTA) production plant. Scheduled production rates to meet demand. Coordinated process improvement efforts with production and maintenance personnel. Scheduled three major shutdowns and completed work on time with no lost production.
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Process Engineer
Eastman Chemical Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EMN; Chemicals industry)
September 1996 — May 2003 (6 years 9 months)
Provided engineering support for three production areas of the Eastman Intermediates process. Managed portfolio of projects that increased capacity, reduced waste, improved product quality, and improved process stability. Accomplishments include, but are not limited to:
• Implemented process solution to reduce emissions and natural gas usage. This solution yielded annual cost savings of 1.5 M$.
• Executed four major capital expenditure (>500K$) projects on time and on budget.
• Worked with licensing teams and Eastman patent attorneys to generate efficient and novel technology licenses. These licenses were used as a means to preserve Eastman competitive advantage in the world chemical market.
• Utilized Electrical Engineering principles in programming/ troubleshooting DCS/ PLC units.
• Utilized Mechanical Engineering principles in pipe system and mechanical equipment design/ troubleshooting. -
Staff Assistant to the Superintendent
Eastman Chemcial Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EMN; Chemicals industry)
November 2000 — February 2002 (1 year 4 months)
Served Superintendent and Division Team of the Polymer Chemicals Manufacturing Organization. Observed ongoing relationship between operations and business organizations. Assisted Polymer Chemicals Division team in formation of operational and business strategies. Accomplishments include, but are not limited to:
• Provided operations support for sales and business initiatives
• Attended North American Business Unit Team meetings to interface with sales organizations and present division operations initiatives
• Developed structure for division operational excellence initiative
• Created formal business plan and evaluation report for possible services venture in China
Chad Hardaway’s Education
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University of South Carolina School of Law
JD , Law , 2003 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Moot Court – Member of 2006 National Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition Team
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
MBA , Masters in Business Administration , 1998 — 2001
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
BS , Chemical Engineering , 1992 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- ROTC Scholarship Recipient
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, VP of membership 1995-1996
Member of University of South Carolina Football Team 1992-1993
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Treasurer 1994-1995, Worthy Scribe 1993-1994
Additional Information
Chad Hardaway’s Groups:
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM)
Registered Professional Engineer: State of South Carolina, License #21967
Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe)
United Way Chairman for Eastman Chemical Columbia site
Junior Achievement
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GSA Technology Council -
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University of South Carolina Alumni Network -
AIChE -
Triathlete -
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IASP 2009 -
Immunologix, Inc
Chad Hardaway’s Honors:
Dean’s List Fall 2005, 4.0 GPA Spring 2006
Eastman Scholar 1993-1996, University Scholar 1992-1996
ROTC Scholarship Recipient
Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, VP of membership 1995-1996
Dean’s List Fall 1992, Fall 1995, President’s List (4.0 GPA) Spring 1996
