Sonja London

Sonja London is the founder of Fearless IP and a globally recognised advisor in IP monetisation, licensing strategy, SEP/FRAND matters and technology commercialisation. This page provides a concise overview of her credentials. For a fuller introduction, please visit the About Us page.

Recognitions

• IAM Strategy 300

• IPR Person of the Year 2026, IPR University Center

• LL.M, University of Helsinki

• Executive MBA, Aalto University

Leadership Positions

• Immediate Past President, LESI

• President, LESI, 2024–2025

• Earlier LESI board and treasurer roles

• Past President, LES Scandinavia

Board Roles

• Chair, Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd

• Board roles in technology, growth and industrial companies since 2014

• Current boards include Kesla Oyj, SolidComp Oy and Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd

Executive Background

• Founder, Fearless IP

• General Counsel and Licensing Executive, TactoTek, 2021–2025

• Senior IP and licensing roles at Nokia, 2007–2021

Speaking and Teaching

• Regular speaker at international IP and licensing events

• Speaker in Aalto University and Aalto University Executive Education

• Trainer on SEPs, licensing and IP strategy

Selected Publications and Media appearances

• Contributor to Intellectual Property Management for Start-ups (Springer 2023)

• Guest writer at Evalueserve's article series 5G & Beyond: What a Global Telco Learned About SEP Value – And What You Can Too

Podcasts & audio interviews

• IPWatchdog Unleashed: IP, Globalization and the Future of Supply Chains: A Conversation with Sonja London

• IP business academy: Turning Non-Core IP into Impact: Out-Licensing Through Smart Organization, Culture and Licensing Strategy

• IP Stories: The key to successful negotiations – with Sonja London

• The SEP Couch with Tim Pohlmann: Sonja London | FRAND and the world of technology licensing

Media

• IPR Info: IPR Gaalan palkinnonsaajat vuonna 2026 (IPR Gala Recognitions 2026)

• IAM Media: Women in IP: Sonja London on 'corporate style' LES International presidency and new venture

• IPR Finland: Sonja London johtaa LES International -järjestöä: Järjestötoiminta vahvistaa verkostoja maailmalla(In Finnish)

• ipFray: “Good leadership is like conducting an orchestra”: LESI president and TactoTek general counsel, IP licensing head Sonja London

For more context on Sonja London’s background and advisory work, please visit the About Us page or Contact page.