Joe Benz

Joe Benz is an intellectual property attorney with extensive experience, primarily in-house, focusing on patent strategy, portfolio management, and technology licensing. His practice areas frequently involve the automotive industry and aerospace sectors, as well as wireless charging technology, stemming from his roles at major corporations. His background as Chief IP Counsel for Ford Motor Company, Chief Counsel for IP at Boeing, and Chief Legal Officer (and later CEO) at WiTricity demonstrates a deep engagement with highly technical and innovative fields.

Throughout his career, Mr. Benz has predominantly worked on the plaintiff side in patent matters, consistent with his in-house roles where he was responsible for developing and asserting company patent portfolios. While at Alston & Bird and Paul Hastings, he also represented clients across the global IP spectrum in various Federal District Courts and before the International Trade Commission. His strategic focus has been on solidifying and leveraging robust patent assets, indicating a proactive approach to intellectual property.

Currently, Mr. Benz serves as the Chief Executive Officer of WiTricity AI Tech, LLC, having previously been its Chief Legal Officer. In this capacity, he oversees the company's legal strategy and the continued development of its global patent portfolio related to wireless charging technology. Prior to his tenure at WiTricity, he held significant in-house IP leadership positions at The Boeing Company and Ford Motor Company, including President and Chief Operating Officer for Ford Global Technologies. Specific notable outcomes for named patent litigation cases are not publicly detailed, beyond his general representation of clients in federal courts and the ITC. Information regarding his regular appearance in PTAB/IPR proceedings is not readily available in public records.

Mr. Benz is a registered patent attorney and is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law, a Master of Business Administration from Goizueta Business School at Emory University, and a Master in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.