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SILICON VALLEY INVENTION FESTIVAL JURY BOARD

WHO COMPRISES THE SVIIF JURY BOARD?

Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) has a unique and professional board of juries comprised of the experts from well-known institutions in the USA including, IFIA Jury Board, United Inventors Association of America (UIA), Structural Engineering Institute (SEI),Santa Clara University (SCU) and many USA and international professionals.

The following criteria is utilized by SVIIF Jury Board to assess the inventions:

Patent Status

Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

National, international, and PCT patents increase scores. More patents and higher levels of protection earn higher points.

Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

Environmental Impact

ustainable, eco-friendly inventions score higher. Solutions that actively reduce environmental harm are awarded top marks.

Stage of Development

Environmental Impact

Scientific Certification

From early concepts to fully market-ready products. Prototypes and ready-to-launch inventions receive higher scores.

Scientific Certification

Scientific Certification

Scientific Certification

Recognized certifications boost credibility. The number and validity of certifications influence scoring.

Usefulness & Innovation

Scientific Certification

Usefulness & Innovation


Practical benefits and clear improvements over existing solutions are rewarded.

Market Demand

Scientific Certification

Usefulness & Innovation

Inventions with broad and ongoing public demand score higher. Seasonal or limited-use inventions score lower.

Economic Potential

Commercialization Readiness

Technological Advancement

High potential for revenue generation and job creation earns additional points.

Technological Advancement

Commercialization Readiness

Technological Advancement

The more advanced and innovative the technology, the higher the score.

Commercialization Readiness

Commercialization Readiness

Commercialization Readiness

Fully prepared for market launch — especially with feasibility studies — scores the highest.

Jury Board

Dr. Amin Ghafooripour

Dr. Amin Ghafooripour

Dr. Amin Ghafooripour

SVIIF Advisor  

San José State University Professor and Director at SEI ( San Francisco Chapter) 

JOHN CALVERT

Dr. Amin Ghafooripour

Dr. Amin Ghafooripour

President of the jury 

Former Senior Advisor United States Patent and Trademark Office  

Matt Nuccio

Carmine Denisco

Carmine Denisco

Toy designer co-credited with designing Creepy Crawlers, Tickle Me Elmo, Nintendo  Power Glove, P.O.G's, Laser Challenge, and Executive Committee of United Inventors Association and IFIA

Carmine Denisco

Carmine Denisco

Carmine Denisco

President of UIA and he is a successful Entrepreneur, Inventor, Author, Podcaster, Investor, Patent and Trademark Holder.

ROY MOREJON

Carmine Denisco

ROY MOREJON

As the Co-Founder and President of Enventys Partners, Roy Morejon is a distinguished authority in bringing innovative physical products to market

Christina McTaggart

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Chief Building Official/Community Development Services Manager for the City of Redwood City 

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Prolific Inventor and Entrepreneur 

Author of IDEA TO INVENTION 

University Speaker, Judge & Innovation Educator

Sylvia Chang

Patricia Nolan-Brown

Sylvia Chang

President of Taiwan Invention Association “TIA”

Prof. Andrew Young

Prof. Andrew Young

Prof. Andrew Young

Representative of the Exhibition for Hong Kong SAR

Siddhesh Yawalkar

Prof. Andrew Young

Prof. Andrew Young

Intuit Inc. Mountain View, California, USA Nov 2021 to Present 

Senior Software Researcher (Engineering Manager 4) in Cyber Security Central Cyber Security Team

Mark E. Garcia

Mark E. Garcia

Mark E. Garcia

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN LEADER, INVENTOR, and  EDUCATOR
Perpetually inspired concept

brendan boyle

Mark E. Garcia

Mark E. Garcia

Partner IDEO, Professor Design Thinking at the d. School at Stanford University

Soody Tronson

Soody Tronson

Soody Tronson

Operational experience in law, technology, and management in start-up and Fortune 100 companies


Sara Rauchwerger

Soody Tronson

Soody Tronson

Founder TechLAB Innovation Center Founder & Managing Director

Dr. Adam Rylski

Dr. Adam Rylski

Dr. Adam Rylski

A faculty member at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Materials Engineering, Lodz University of Technology

Winfried Sturm

Dr. Adam Rylski

Dr. Adam Rylski

Member of Board KIT-DEV- Initiative, and Curatorship DABEI- Initiative, Founder and Manager Student-High-Tech-Invention-Education Association (HAG)

Harry Bims, PhD, SMIEEE

Harry Bims, PhD, SMIEEE

Harry Bims, PhD, SMIEEE

  CEO BoughtStuff, Inc. &Secretary IEEE 802.16 Working Group and President & CEO Bims Laboratories

Mr. He Zhenfu

Harry Bims, PhD, SMIEEE

Harry Bims, PhD, SMIEEE

Vice President of China Association of Inventions

Darren Donnelly

Prof. Michal Szota

Prof. Michal Szota

Fenwick & West LLP, Partner and an intellectual property attorney with extensive experience  representing both emerging 

Prof. Michal Szota

Prof. Michal Szota

Prof. Michal Szota

Professor of Faculty of Processing Technology and Materials Science, Czestochowa University of Technology  

Edward J. Thometz

Prof. Michal Szota

Edward J. Thometz

President of ASCE (San Francisco Chapter) Currently a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California

Grab interest

Grab interest

Grab interest

Phd Student at The University of British Columbia Assembled and test flew 9 prototype drones to be delivered to partners.

Joseph Yang

Grab interest

Grab interest

Founding Partner of Patent Esque Law Group, LLP where he specializes in  technology transactions, patent licensing and patent strategy

Larry Udell

Grab interest

Larry Udell

Executive Director, California Invention Center and Intellectual Property International, Ltd

founded in 1990 as part of California State University

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