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Mark Stignani
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Mark Stignani

Partner

Minneapolis

225 S. Sixth Street
Suite 2800
Minneapolis, MN 55402-4662

P 612-367-8745

F 612-333-6798

Mark Stignani, chair of the firm's Data Analytics practice group, applies his intellectual curiosity, technical and research savvy, and penchant for innovation to create a broad spectrum of analytics and strategic review of clients’ corporate transactions, reorganizations, and intellectual property endeavors.

OVERVIEW

Mark Stignani, chair of the firm's Data Analytics practice group, applies his intellectual curiosity, technical and research savvy, and penchant for innovation to create a broad spectrum of analytics and strategic review of clients’ corporate transactions, reorganizations, and intellectual property endeavors.

Mark combines the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning with his skills as a corporate and IP counsel to deliver unparalleled insights and strategies to his clients. His unique approach, harnesses public records, social media, and governmental registrations to create a profile of a client, its competitor or a potential acquisition target. This comprehensive analysis of executive teams, patent and trademark filings, SEC filings, and other public records enables Mark to uncover their financial and legal inclinations, ultimately leading to successful business strategies and cost savings. By leveraging his extensive background in AI and machine learning, coupled with his decades of corporate, executive, and legal experience, Mark offers actionable information that allows his clients to navigate challenges and avoid future problems.

As a registered patent attorney, Mark's technical proficiency spans across various industries, including automotive, cosmetics, cloud and e-commerce, computer hardware and design tools, data monetization, defense industries (military and sport), education/e-learning, energy (renewable energy and oil), financial services, food and beverage science, gaming technologies, healthcare and medical devices, information systems and Software as a Service (SaaS), life sciences and informatics, mobile devices, IoT, drones, telecommunications, open-source software, publishing, retail/CPG, and semiconductors.

In addition to his prowess in intellectual property law, Mark possesses a deep understanding of the innovation process, which is exemplified by his 36 patent filings across various technologies across 11 countries.

Early in his career, Mark distinguished himself as an assistant general counsel and chief intellectual property counsel for various divisions of Thomson Reuters (and its predecessor). In these roles, he spearheaded high-volume M&A transactions, safeguarded and capitalized on valuable software, data, and analytics IP, and provided crucial legal support for intellectual property matters in the financial services, healthcare, and legal information sectors. Mark's contributions extended to executive committees that drove acquisitions, emerging business development, and new product initiatives across diverse marketplaces.

Mark's educational background further solidifies his expertise. While working for Alliant Techsystems, he earned his J.D. and pursued postgraduate studies in robotics and control systems at the University of Minnesota and National Technological University, respectively. Additionally, he is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP).

Mark actively shares his wealth of knowledge through frequent webinars, serving as a regular lecturer at colleges and universities throughout Minnesota. His expertise also makes him a highly sought-after speaker for renowned associations and conferences, such as Strafford, NBI Seminars, Black Hills IP Analytics Series, LES International, and the Practicing Law Institute.

With his proficiency in AI and machine learning and his outstanding general counsel skills, Mark is a trailblazer in delivering transformative legal strategies in the modern business landscape.

Professional and Community Involvement

Faculty advisor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Vice chair, Workforce & Contract Compliance Subcommittee of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission

Vice chair, Standards & Procedures Subcommittee of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission

Co-chair, AIPLAs Emerging Technology Practice Innovation Subcommittee

Member, Minneapolis Commission for Civil Rights

Member, Mitchell Hamline School of Law Intellectual Property Governing Board

Speaker and member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Speaker and member, Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA)

Member, International Association of Privacy Professionals

Lecturer, Stanford University

Lecturer, Carlson School of Business

Lecturer, St. Thomas University

Lecturer, Metropolitan University

Lecturer, Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America, 2024

EXPERIENCE
Presentations
  • "Legal Research using AI," June 7, 2024
  • "The EU AI Act: Why You Should Care," May 23, 2024
  • "AI Related  Inventions in Biotechnology and  Enablement, Duty to Disclose and Human-Machine  Inventive Contributions," May 17, 2024
  • "How In-House Counsel (And All Business Lawyers) Can Enhance Their Practices with AI Now," May 7, 2024
  • "ChatGPT and Generative AI for the Modern Litigator," April 15, 2024
  • "ChatGPT and Generative AI in Legal Writing," Feb. 29, 2024
  • "AI-Powered Legal Research Strategies, Feb. 22, 2024
  • "Data Analysis Toolkit for Litigators," Feb. 20, 2024
  • "Getting Started with ChatGPT and Other AI: Prompt Writing and More," Feb. 15, 2024 
  • "Ethical Issues With Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in Legal Practice," Jan. 26, 2024
  • "The AI Executive Order and OMB Memo: Exploring the Future of AI Governance and Regulation," Jan. 24, 2024 
  • “Litigation Technology 2023 Wrap Up,” Dec. 29, 2023 
  • “ChatGPT and Generative AI in Legal Writing,” Nov. 30, 2023
  • “AI-Powered Legal Research Strategies,” Oct. 26, 2023
  • “AI vs. Data Privacy Laws,” Oct. 19, 2023
  • “Legal Documentation Automation,” Aug. 25, 2023
  • “ChatGPT and Generative AI in Law: A Practical and Ethical Primer,” Aug. 16, 2023 
  • “Getting Started with ChatGPT and Other AI: Prompt Writing and More (with Demonstration),” Aug. 9, 2023
  • “Cryptocurrency in Employee Benefits and Compensation: What You Need to Know,” Aug. 7, 2023
  • “ChatGPT Litigator Edition: Power Tips and Pitfalls,” Aug. 2, 2023
  • “ChatGPT: What Attorneys and Law Firms Need to Know,” June 22, 2023
  • “Data Analytics and AI in M&A: Uses and Limitations, Interpreting Conflicting AI Results, Eliminating Bias,” June 14, 2023
  • “Cryptocurrency Law 2022,” Nov. 21, 2022
  • “Family Law Attorneys’ Guide to Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and Other Decentralized Assets,” Aug. 23, 2022
  • “Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Blockchain: What You Need to Know,” Aug. 15, 2022
  • “Proposed 2022 UCC Amendments on Digital Assets and Transactions,” June 2, 2022
  • “The Metaverse: What Attorneys Need to Know,” April 25, 2022
  • “A Beginner’s Guide to Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation,” Feb. 21, 2022
  • "Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and Blockchain: What You Need to Know," Dec. 15, 2021
  • "Company Profiling for Lawyers: An Introduction to AI Whispering," July 22, 2021
  • "Due Diligence, Freedom to Operate Studies, Landscape Studies, Portfolio Curation," July 8, 2021
  • "How to Make and Use Blue Ocean/White Space Maps," June 24, 2021
  • "Raise the Bar: Answers to the Hard Questions About Returning to the Office," June 23, 2021
  • "How to Make and Use Prosecution/Attorney Analytics and Examiner Analytics," May 27, 2021
  • "How to Make and Use FTO Maps & Analysis, Product Coverage Analysis and Maps," April 22, 2021
  • "How AI is Changing the Practice of Law," April 20, 2021
  • "How to Make and Use Portfolio Analytics, Patent Landscapes, and Patent Watching and Surveillance Reports," Feb. 25, 2021
  • "Raising the Bar in Corporate Law Using Business Intelligence Analytics," Nov. 18, 2020
  • "IP Valuation: Patent Valuation Methods and Practical Considerations," Aug. 12, 2020
  • "IP Premonitions: Using Your Competitors' IP Filings to Tell Their Future," Aug. 4, 2020
Publications
  • “Life After the Noncompete,” PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community, 2023
  • “Putting the AI in Licensing,” PLI Chronicle: Insights and Perspectives for the Legal Community, 2021
  • “6 Patent Benefits That Drive Startup Success,” Medical Alley Association, 2016
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