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Sam Wiley

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Sam Wiley is the Strategic Business Intelligence lead for the Specialty Services group of Ocean Tomo, a part of J.S. Held. The Specialty Services team combines technical excellence, patent expertise, and business acumen to investigate complex systems with in-house corporate intellectual property (IP) groups, outside counsel, and financial institutions. 

Sam Wiley is a globally recognized intellectual property and innovation expert known for his leadership in crafting strategies and advancing thought leadership in the IP field. A trusted voice in the industry and a Silicon Valley veteran, he is a sought-after speaker and contributor noted for turning complex IP and innovation challenges into strategic opportunities.

Sam has held key roles at leading organizations throughout his career, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), CPA Global, and, most recently, LOT Network. His expertise spans industries and geographies, grounded in a multidisciplinary background in technology, law, and business. Named to the IAM Strategy 300, Sam serves on the Board of Directors for the Licensing Executives Society (LES) USA & Canada, the Board of Directors for the LES Silicon Valley Chapter, and is an instructor with the Association for the Valuation for the Management and Valuation of Intangibles (AMAVI).

Sam began his IP career at the USPTO, where he served as a patent examiner for electrical and software arts, developing a specialized understanding of US patent law and the patent prosecution ecosystem. He later joined an IP consulting firm, where he was responsible for econometric analysis and expert report development. An early adopter of and advocate for patent intelligence, Sam managed IP-related projects across several practice areas, including litigation, licensing, and M&A. He has provided testimony in federal and state courts on IP matters. 

At Innography and later following the acquisition, at CPA Global, Sam’s expertise focused on IP intelligence as a subject matter and solutions expert advising clients across the IP lifecycle, including prosecution, portfolio development, and maintenance, licensing, and monetization, with a focus on leveraging IP intelligence and analytics to support business decision-making. 

Most recently, Sam served as an executive at LOT Network, where he led patent intelligence initiatives to deliver actionable insights to members and prospective members. He also spearheaded thought leadership programs to advance LOT Network’s mission and cultivated strategic partnerships with influential stakeholders across the IP ecosystem.

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training:

  • IAM Strategy 300, 2024