Exclusive: Rouse hires M&A expert as new COO

Rory O’Neill

September 25 2023

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Paolo Tavolato, who will share the role, said private equity support would help the IP consultancy achieve its ambitious M&A plans

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Rory O’Neill

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Rory reports on all aspects of IP, focusing primarily on European patent issues.

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