Intellectual Property Chair, Wiggin and Dana LLP
Joe’s 25+ year career is highlighted by his work as lead counsel in hard-fought intellectual property litigations throughout the US and in Patent Office proceedings. As the leader of Wiggin and Dana’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, he advises clients on patent office disputes, complex licensing, patent monetization, patent portfolio development, and worldwide intellectual property strategic matters.
His work has earned him industry recognition, being named one of the world’s leading IP strategists by IAM Strategy 300, as well as Super Lawyer honors. Joe has been the lead negotiator for license and cross-license discussions involving some of the largest patent portfolios. He serves as Senior Vice President for LES Standards.
Joe received his J.D. cum laude from Brooklyn Law School, where he was an editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law and received various academic awards. He earned a B.S. cum laude in computer science from Brooklyn College. Joe is also the chair of Council for Unity, a not-for-profit whose mission is to empower students, individuals and groups with the tools necessary to promote unity, safety and achievement in schools, communities, law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities.
