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Overview

Mark protects clients around the world in patent litigation. He practices from New York City through our Link virtual office.

Mark has experience in all phases of patent litigation for a wide variety of technologies, from biomedical devices and pharmaceuticals to software and electronics to consumer products. With a background in chemical engineering, he is particularly drawn to innovations that rely on chemistry, but he practices broadly across industries. He has prepared patent litigations cases for trial in federal court, including ANDA litigation. Mark has also prepared cases for Markman hearings, substantive motion hearings, and pre-trial hearings. Thanks to his linguistics skills, Mark is particularly adept at representing foreign companies engaged in patent litigation in the U.S.

After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, Mark worked as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. Inspired by his exposure to novel engineering technologies, Mark transitioned to patent law, where he could continue to draw on his technical background to inform his work in the intellectual property arena. He loves working on fascinating technologies, which allow him to do a deep dive into the unique technical issues presented in each case. Mark is passionate about using the law to protect innovation, while using science to leverage legal arguments.

Clients appreciate Mark’s enthusiasm for diving into their technologies and innovations, as well as his solid knowledge of the underlying science. They also value his experience in the field: Mark’s time as an engineer with major corporations means that he intrinsically understands client-side processes and how to navigate them. Mark leverages this hands-on experience to achieve the best results possible for clients.

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Services

Education

  • J.D., Brooklyn Law School
    • Brooklyn Journal of International Law, Senior Editor
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society
  • M.S. Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • B.S. Chemical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    • High Honors

Admissions

  • New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Mark is associated with the Washington, DC office for telephone and mail purposes only. He is not admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • New York Intellectual Property Association, Young Lawyers Committee
  • New York City Bar, LGBT Rights Committee

Languages

  • Greek, native
  • Gujarati, native
  • French, fluent
  • Spanish, fluent
  • Italian, proficient


*Mark works remotely and is licensed in New York, practicing in New York City. Contact Mark via email or phone for in-person/virtual meetings. Use our Washington, DC address for mail/deliveries only.

Experience
  • Substantive experience in all phases of patent litigation—from client pitches through settlement.
  • Experience performing initial analyses of patents, prior art, and accused products to draft in/validity and non/infringement contentions.
  • Has led and coordinated prior art searches with vendors. Successfully led and managed document discovery teams, drafted pleadings, devised discovery requests and responses, and organized document productions.
  • Prepared successful claim construction arguments, drafted relevant briefing and expert reports, and prepared presentations and documents required for Markman hearings. Has worked closely with experts to draft non/infringement and in/validity expert reports. Prepared fact and expert witnesses for depositions, as well as assisted in defending and taking in-person and online depositions.
  • Experienced in developing and drafting summary judgment arguments, related briefing, and Daubert motions.
  • Prepared multiple cases through pre-trial and trial; drafted and organized pretrial submissions, drafted motions in limine, prepared trial exhibit lists, organized pre-trial meet and confers with opposing counsel, prepared multiple experts for trial, and created proof matrices as well as other documents required during trial. Aided in creation of jury trial concepts, strategies and materials, including opening statements, direct and cross examinations.
  • Previous cases involve patents related to biomedical devices, software and network-based technologies, consumer products, electronics, electrochemical components and products, and pharmaceutical litigation.
  • Extensive pro bono experience representing LGBTQ+ asylum immigration applicants.
Outside the Office

Just as much as Mark loves being in New York City, Mark appreciates time in nature. He loves to ski, hike, camp, and simply enjoys being near trees or water with his husband and their dog.

Mark is also a foodist, cook, and baker who enjoys checking out new restaurants and loves being challenged by new recipes. During the pandemic, he became especially good at baking bread, pastries, and other products and is proud to have successfully kept a sourdough starter alive for several years.

Community Leadership
  • NYC Anti-Violence Project, Associate Board of Directors, 2023-2025
  • Houston Grand Opera LGBT+ Overture Society, Founding Member