Computer & Communication Industry Association
PublishedJune 8, 2026

John Lee to Join CCIA to Lead IP, AI Advocacy

Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association is pleased to welcome John Lee as Senior Director, Head of Intellectual Property Policy. Lee has been the Chief Counsel for IP and AI at the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet. Lee has also served as a Lead Administrative Patent Judge at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

At CCIA, Lee will analyze and advocate on intellectual property and artificial intelligence issues that are crucial to U.S. leadership in technology development and innovation. 

The following can be attributed to CCIA President & CEO Matt Schruers:

“We are thrilled that John Lee is bringing his expertise on IP and AI policy to CCIA at a time when policymakers are wrestling with regulations that will chart the course for innovation, competition, and emerging frontier technologies. With such high stakes, John’s exceptional experience will be invaluable to forging sound technology policy.”

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