Joe Staley is a member of the firm's litigation practice group and is experienced with all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, and various other intellectual property disputes. Joe also counsels clients on patent and trademark prosecution matters, licensing, counterfeiting, due diligence, clearance issues, and developing corporate IP strategies.

Joe received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, where he graduated first in his class, and his J.D. from Emory University School of Law. While at Emory, Joe was enrolled in a dual program with Georgia Tech that focused on serving the needs of startup entities and the commercialization of emerging technologies.

Before joining PKH, Joe was the Vice President of Legal for Atlanta-based Kids II Inc., was previously a partner at Gardner Groff, PC, and worked at the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent examiner. As a result of Joe's extensive experience managing the legal affairs of a global company, he is adept at handling complex intellectual property litigation matters in the US and various jurisdictions around the world.

Emory University School of Law
J.D.
Auburn University
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Admissions
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Georgia

Court Admissions
Supreme Court of Georgia
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Middle District of Georgia
Northern District of Georgia
Western District of Texas
District of Colorado
Southern District of New York
Eastern District of North Carolina
Western District of North Carolina
Eastern District of Tennessee
Western District of Tennessee

Professional Activities
Atlanta Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
State Bar of Georgia: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
State Bar of Georgia: Intellectual Property (IP) Law Section