Patrick Wei
About Patrick Wei
Patrick Wei serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Poly, where he specializes in intellectual property litigation and manages compliance and labor law issues for the Asia Pacific region. He has a background in law from William & Mary Law School and Beijing Normal University, and previously held legal positions at Cisco and 德恒律师事务所.
Work at Poly
Patrick Wei has served as Senior Legal Counsel at Poly since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for handling various legal matters, including intellectual property litigation. He provides legal support across multiple business functions, which include sales, marketing, human resources, product development, finance, and engineering. His expertise in managing internal compliance and labor law issues is particularly focused on the Asia Pacific region.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Poly, Patrick Wei worked as Legal Counsel at Cisco from 2011 to 2018. During his seven years at Cisco, he dealt with a range of legal issues, contributing to the company's compliance and legal strategies. His experience at Cisco provided him with valuable insights into the technology sector and its legal challenges.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Wei earned a Master of Law from William & Mary Law School, where he studied from 2009 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Law from Beijing Normal University, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in legal principles, particularly in areas relevant to his current role.
Legal Career Background
Patrick Wei began his legal career as a Legal Assistant at 德恒律师事务所, where he worked for six months in 2010. This initial experience provided him with practical legal skills and exposure to the legal field, which he later built upon during his tenure at Cisco and currently at Poly.