James Laufman

James Laufman is a seasoned in-house legal executive with a strong focus on patent litigation and intellectual property strategy within the technology sector. Currently, he serves as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Corporate Secretary at Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd., a company specializing in secure, high-speed connectivity solutions, including optical and electrical Ethernet applications, SerDes, DSP technologies, and Active Electrical Cables (AECs). His practice areas primarily revolve around semiconductors, data infrastructure, and advanced connectivity solutions.

Laufman primarily operates on the defendant side as in-house counsel, defending operating companies against patent infringement claims. His tracked appearances reflect this, with one recorded instance defending Credo Technology Group Ltd. Before joining Credo in August 2024, Laufman held CLO and General Counsel roles at several other public technology companies, including Automation Anywhere, Infinera Corporation, Marvell Technology, and Integrated Device Technology.

A notable case reflecting his experience is Volex PLC v. Credo Technology Group Ltd., where Credo was a defendant. This patent infringement dispute, concerning Credo's active electrical cable technology, concluded with a confidential license and settlement agreement in August 2025, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit. Under his leadership at Credo, the company also reached similar patent settlements regarding active electrical cable technology with Amphenol in August 2025 and Molex, LLC in March 2026. There is no information from reliable public sources indicating regular appearances in PTAB or IPR proceedings.

Laufman earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Santa Clara University School of Law. He is admitted to practice, with California Bar admission details publicly available under license number 151709.