In his third decade of practice, Mark Nelson has appeared in more than 100 patent cases nationwide, serving as lead counsel in more than 50 patent cases. He has tried jury cases, bench trials (both in the district court and in the ITC), argued inter partes reviews and argued appeals before the Federal Circuit. Clients value his judgment, skill in problem-solving and practical approach to resolving litigation.
Mark’s patent litigation practice covers numerous diverse electronic technologies, including semiconductor products and processes; cryptocurrency mining and power control; telecommunications/wireless and networking; LED technology; computer systems and software; machine learning and personalized advertising; and direct/indirect pointing systems. He has also litigated cases involving financial services, such as payment systems, mobile payment systems, check processing, ATM functionality and software, QR codes, hardware and related infrastructure, internet business methods and sales and cryptography.
Credentials
Education
- University of North Dakota, B.A., biology, cum laude
- University of North Dakota, M.S., genetics, cum laude
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors
Bar Admissions
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Texas
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas