Mark Walker combines career experience as both an associate general counsel and chief IP counsel to advise executives from a wide range of software and high-technology industries, including cloud, mobile, security, and data analytics technologies. He guides businesses on legal issues associated with product development, data privacy strategies, and associated intellectual property protection.  

 

He is a steady and articulate negotiator on behalf of the business leaders seeking to enter into software licenses, patent licenses, or complex technology agreements between local or multinational enterprises. His work for clients addresses issues in cloud technology, SaaS offerings, blockchain applications, and use of open source materials.

 

His keen eye for value in patent portfolios allows for the thoughtful conduct of acquisition due diligence, especially related to intellectual property portfolio review.  His leadership roles as intellectual property counsel at computer and SaaS companies enables a thoughtful approach to either domestic or international intellectual property strategy development, and a tailored approach to auditing for high technology hardware and software organizations.

 

As a key player on Fortune 100 and Fortune 200 company teams, he forges productive and efficient working relationships with his executive clients to tune legal strategies to business strategies.

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

George Washington University National Law Center – JD with high honors

 

Purdue University – BS and MS in Industrial Engineering

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BAR ADMISSIONS

 

California, New York, Texas, District of Columbia, USPTO