Wayne Stacy

Executive Director at BCLT and experienced IP lawyer

Wayne Stacy is the Executive Director at the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT), a position he has held since May 2021. He is recognized as a leading expert in patent law and intellectual property (IP) litigation, boasting over two decades of experience in the field. Before joining BCLT, Wayne served as the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Silicon Valley Office, where he focused on initiatives tailored to the West Coast's unique ecosystem.1 2

Throughout his career, Wayne has worked at several prestigious law firms, including Baker Botts and Cooley LLP, where he was an equity partner and led their intellectual property departments. His expertise has earned him recognition in various publications, such as being listed as a top patent litigator by Chambers and the National Law Journal, which named him an "IP Trailblazer" .1 2

In addition to his legal practice, Wayne has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at multiple law schools, teaching subjects like patent law and copyright law. He holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Southern Methodist University.1 2

Experience

Executive Director at Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) (May 2021 - Present)

Instructor at University of California, Berkeley - School of Law (2019 - Present); Director, Silicon Valley at USPTO (2020 - May 2021); Equity Partner at Baker Botts (2016 - 2020); Adjunct Professor at multiple universities, Equity Partner at Cooley LLP (2000 - 2016); Adjunct Professor of Law at University of Colorado and University of Denver (2002 - 2015 and 2001 - 2015); Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP (1998 - 2000)