Mark Jenkins guides clients through the intricate landscape of intellectual property law with a focus on transforming innovative ideas into safeguarded assets. He advises on international patent portfolios and crafts legal strategies for companies navigating the complexities of financing and selling and acquiring intellectual property. Mark's approach to advising clients blends legal acumen with a deep understanding of scientific advancements.
Mark brings a rare combination of legal insight and scientific expertise that consistently delivers strategic advantages for his clients. By staying ahead of market changes and trends, he develops multi-dimensional solutions that protect intellectual property and support business growth. His practice focuses on personal care and beauty innovation, including polymer and ingredient technologies used in shampoos, skin care, cosmetics, and other consumer beauty and wellness products. He also advises clients in regenerative medicine, animal science and feeds, food and beverage, packaging, and agricultural technologies.
My role isn't just about understanding the law - it's about translating scientific breakthroughs into business opportunities."
Credentials
Education
- University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., cum laude
- University of Tennessee at Martin, B.S., chemistry, summa cum laude
- Vanderbilt University, M.S., chemistry
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina
- Tennessee
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee