Joel Weiss

Joel Weiss is a registered patent attorney and the managing partner at the law firm of Weiss & Arons LLP. He leads a practice that concentrates on developing intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement strategies for technology-driven companies. With extensive experience in advocacy, he is a tenacious supporter of procuring and enforcing patent rights globally. Practicing in Rockland County, New York, his focus includes analog and digital circuitry, semiconductor processing and medical devices, where he has consistently demonstrated his capability in securing and protecting IP rights.

Mr. Weiss is well-versed in creating strategic IP programs and provides comprehensive counsel through all phases of IP asset development. His significant contributions include steering one of the largest internet company acquisitions in history. He positioned the target company effectively, guiding it through a transaction that laid the groundwork for its continued commercial success.

Beyond patents, Mr. Weiss has a robust track record in handling various IP disputes encompassing trademark, trade dress, copyright and unfair competition matters. His adeptness at both obtaining and defending critical rights is notable, particularly in scenarios demanding persuasive advocacy before patent examiners, administrative bodies or federal judges.

Mr. Weiss's academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, completed in 1997. His professional qualifications are further solidified by bar admissions in New York and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Additionally, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.