James Pooley

I combine over 50 years as a successful Silicon Valley trial lawyer with deep knowledge of trade secrets and patents, proven leadership of national organizations and 5 years as manager of the international patent system (PCT) for WIPO in Geneva. With the analytical and communication skills of an attorney, executive, diplomat, teacher and published author, I provide a unique perspective and valuable resource for companies dealing with the challenges of deploying IP in complex global markets while facing unprecedented risks to information security. My particular skill set includes: • Global trade secret and patent strategies • Trade secret risk analysis, protection systems and training • Testifying expert in cases involving trade secrets • Pre-litigation investigation and analysis in trade secret cases • Review and assessment of existing trade secret litigation • Co-counsel for complex IP disputes involving trade secrets Today, with the most valuable business asset – information – flashing around the world at lightning speed, most industries confront risks that would have been unthinkable 10 or 15 years ago. My most recent book for business owners and managers to implement safeguards is Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage (Verus Press 2015). I was honored to have been inducted into the IP Hall of Fame in June 2016.