John Tsai

John Tsai is an accomplished in-house attorney specializing in Intellectual Property (IP) law, with extensive experience in patent strategy, trade secrets, M&A IP diligence, IP licensing, and open source matters.

Previously, John served as the second IP attorney at Stripe, where he led various IP initiatives. Prior to this, he worked at Facebook and PayPal, handling IP licensing, open source, patent acquisitions, and standards.

John Tsai holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree in Intellectual Property Law from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, also from the University of California, Berkeley.

His professional experience includes roles such as Head of Patents, IP Litigation, Open Source, and Standards at Stripe, Lead Counsel for Open Source & IP at Facebook, and Open Source and Patent Counsel at PayPal.

With a background that includes positions at reputable law firms like Bridges & Mavrakakis and Kirkland & Ellis, John brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. He has also worked as a Software Engineer at IBM.

John Tsai's skill set encompasses Intellectual Property Licensing, Patent Portfolio Management, Patent Strategy, Patent Counseling, Patent Litigation, Open Source Software, Software Licensing, and M&A Diligence. He is a seasoned litigator, having handled complex patent disputes in both Federal district courts and the International Trade Commission.

Throughout his career, John has been involved in strategic patent counseling, licensing, portfolio building, and patent acquisitions. His business-centric mindset and legal acumen make him a sought-after professional in the field of IP law.