Mark is a trial lawyer whose practice has been dedicated to IP litigation for more than 25 years, with a heavy emphasis on patent litigation in the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts, and serving corporate clients in diverse industries including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. Prior to joining Crowell, Mark was a partner in a leading international IP boutique; and before pursuing a career in the law, he was a systems engineer for the world’s largest automaker. He is experienced in all aspects of patent litigation, from pre-suit investigations through trial and appeal. Mark has litigated patent infringement cases in federal district courts across the country, has argued appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and has handled Section 337 cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission. He represents clients both in enforcing their patent rights against infringers and in defending against the enforcement efforts of others, and he has considerable experience defending cases brought by non-practicing entities (NPEs).