Mark has worked in both private practice and as in-house counsel on patent matters involving medical devices including circuitry, overall design, biological signal analysis and therapeutic methods, as well as wireless communication systems, optical systems, and a variety of other technologies. Mark has particular expertise drafting patent applications involving highly complex analytical methods.
Mark also has experience evaluating intellectual property portfolios and providing advice and FTO opinions. FTO or “right to use” investigations are critical to insure that your product does not infringe on the rights of others.
From 2001-2007, Mark was an associate in our firm. In 2007, a client, Cameron Health, asked him to serve as in-house intellectual property counsel.
Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Mark received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He received a B.A. in Mathematics and Spanish, summa cum laude, from Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota), and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with distinction, from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology. Mark is licensed to practice in both California (2013) and Minnesota (2000).
Mark is a co-inventor on several patents related to cardiac signal analysis in implantable medical devices.
Practice Areas
- Patent prosecution, domestic and foreign
- Patent portfolio analysis, strategy and management
- Design patent
- Freedom to Operate (FTO) Investigations
- Acquisitions
- Post-grant proceedings
- Supplier, Clinical Trial and other agreements
Industry Sectors / Specialties
- Medical Devices
- Communication Technology
- Manufacturing
- Optics
- Electrical Arts
Education
- University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., cum laude
- University of Minnesota Institute of Technology
B.S. Electrical Engineering, with distinction
- Concordia College
B.A. Mathematics and Spanish, summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota (2000)
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (2002)
- California (2013)