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James Lacey

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CEO, Protect at RWS Group
📍 United Kingdom

James Lacey is the CEO of Protect at RWS, steering the companys global IP strategy with over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes leadership roles across Asia-Pacific, and he focuses on integrating technology, particularly AI, to enhance value for IP firms and corporate departments. He holds a Business Studies degree from the University of Plymouth.

Outside of work, James is a family man who enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures with his wife and two sons. He leads an active lifestyle, playing football for an amateur team, running by the River Thames, gardening, and coaching his sons football team.

He not only plays for an amateur football team but also dedicates his Sunday mornings to coaching his sons team.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
CEO, Protect
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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AI in Intellectual Property
He frequently discusses how Generative AI is reshaping the IP world and advocates for combining AI with human expertise to drive value.
Global IP Markets
His career includes four years scaling key markets in the Asia-Pacific region, and he often highlights his team's success in China and Korea.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
CEO, Protect
RWS Group
6-2023 - 10-2025
Senior Vice President Operations & Product
RWS Group
1-2022 - 5-2023
Vice President, Patent Renewals
Clarivate
11-2020 - 1-2022
Director, North Asia & Japan
Clarivate
11-2018 - 11-2020
Director, Japan
CPA Global
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Education
1996 - 2000
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University of Plymouth
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