IP diagnostics and strategy
Identify the IP issues relevant to an enterprise and set priorities for protection, branding and commercialisation.
DAVID JENG / IP EXPERT
Protect ideas. Put them to work.
David helps entrepreneurs and institutions understand intellectual property and turn it into a business asset. His practice combines IP diagnostics, branding strategy, training, coaching and commercialisation.
Contact David as an IP expert ↗
EXPERIENCE / PURPOSE / PRACTICE
A practitioner’s
perspective.
For entrepreneurs, SMEs, creative businesses, research institutions and programme partners seeking practical IP knowledge and business-oriented support.
David holds a Master of Intellectual Property from Africa University, earned on a WIPO Academy scholarship, and a PatentX certificate from Harvard Law School. His work combines IP diagnostics, branding, commercialisation, technology transfer, training and mentorship.
HOW DAVID CAN HELP
IP Expert
- IP diagnostics and business strategy
- Trademark protection and branding
- IP commercialisation and technology transfer
- Training, coaching and mentorship
SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS
Ways to work together.
Branding and trademark support
Build understanding of brand assets and the trademark process, with support tailored to the programme or business context.
Technology transfer and IP education
Support institutional learning, entrepreneur training and discussions around putting innovation into use.
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Expertise grounded
in practice.
WIPO · IP for Her · April 2026–present
WACEMS: Women Agripreneurs, IP and Growth
Lead ConsultantIP training and mentorship for 100 women agripreneurs in Ghana and Nigeria. Produced an IP diagnostic covering 105 women-led SMEs; now supporting trademark filings and enterprise IP strategies.
GCCI · European Union-funded · 27 July–14 August 2026
IP Training for GCCI Member Businesses
Lead TrainerFive-day IP training delivered to 60 businesses across three cohorts. Equipped participating businesses with a structured way to identify IP assets and plan protection and commercialisation.
WIPO Division for Africa · May 2025–January 2026
Empowering Youth in Innovation and Creativity
Lead ConsultantIP training, mentorship and coaching for 48 young entrepreneurs from 20 countries. Delivered IP assessments of 49 SMEs and 33 brand identities; prepared the impact report. WIPO featured the programme as a success story in February 2026.
WIPO · Deeds and Companies Registry · Ministry of Women’s Affairs · May–December 2025
IP and Branding for Zimbabwean Enterprises
International ConsultantIP and branding capacity-building for 50 small enterprises in Zimbabwe. Supported participating enterprises in developing IP and branding strategies tied to their growth plans.
Mbolo Association · UNDP Climate Promise · October 2024–June 2025
UNDP Climate Promise at Mbolo
Technology Transfer ExpertTraining solar business trainers and building a start-up incubation framework for climate-smart enterprise. Strengthened the framework for supporting renewable-energy entrepreneurs and protecting their inventions.
WIPO Division for Africa · Accra, Ghana · 21–23 September 2026
IP & Music — Afro-Caribbean Creative Bridge
Resource person and session leadContributed to programme design and led the session on Investment and Financing Models for the music economy.
WIPO · 2024
WIPO IP+ Accelerator
Lead Consultant, through Bliss ExecutivesCoaching and mentorship for 50 Gambian SMEs, 95% women-led, on using IP for business growth. 49 trademark applications and The Gambia’s first utility model in renewable energy by a female inventor.
National IP Council · since 2022; IP Act · 2020
IP policy and education
Member and policy contributorContributes to national IP frameworks, awareness and the strategic use of IP by enterprises.
FROM CONVERSATION TO COLLABORATION
Start with a clear brief.
Understand your assets
Describe your business, innovation, brand or programme and the markets in which you operate.
Identify priorities
Discuss the IP knowledge, protection and commercialisation questions that need attention.
Agree tailored support
Set a scope for diagnostics, strategy, coaching or training suited to your business or institution.
Let’s discuss your plans.
Share your sector, country, target markets, type of innovation or brand, current IP position and the support you need. You can start with a general description before sharing confidential technical details.
THREE WAYS TO WORK WITH DAVID
Three perspectives.
One purpose. Your next step.
Entrepreneur
Building ventures, creating opportunities and turning ideas into sustainable businesses.
Meet David the entrepreneur↗IP Expert
IP diagnostics, brand protection, commercialisation and mentorship.
Explore the IP profile↗Business Consultant
Strategy, sector insight, investment readiness and enterprise programmes.
Explore the business profile↗BLISS EXECUTIVES
Ideas, protected. Businesses, supported.
Bliss Executives is an IP and management consulting firm founded by David in 2018. The firm supports enterprise growth, IP protection and commercialisation, investment facilitation and partnerships.