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.
In the fast-moving biotechnology sector, Mark is well recognized for his ability to build and manage comprehensive patent portfolios. He supports companies in areas such as tissue banking, agritech, and biotechnology by conducting thorough due diligence and ensuring their innovations are fully protected and positioned for success in competitive markets.
Mark's early career as a chemist developing innovative materials for textile and absorbent applications provides a practical foundation for his legal work. This background gives him a unique perspective on how innovation and intellectual property intersect. With a strong understanding of both scientific detail and commercial priorities, Mark delivers legal counsel that is responsive, forward-thinking, and closely aligned with each client’s strategic goals.
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

