Mark Levine

Partner - QUINN LAW GROUP, PLLC (D/B/A QUINN IP LAW) - Novi, MI

(2022-08)

Principal Counsel - QUINN LAW GROUP, PLLC (D/B/A QUINN IP LAW) - Novi, MI

(2006-09 - 2009-02)

• Preparation and prosecution of domestic, international (PCT), and foreign patent applications in the mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, electrical and software arts
• Experience spanning various technologies and industries, including automotive, telecommunication, aerospace, aeronautical, medical, manufacturing, power infrastructure, advanced materials, system controls, batteries, power tools, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and excavation, integrated circuits, semiconductor memory, national defense, gaming, applied mathematics, farming, scientific research, and toy industries
• IP Portfolio counseling and management, white paper evaluation, and inventive concept mining
• Patent litigation research, pleading preparation and support
• Invalidity and non-infringement opinions, freedom to practice evaluations, due diligence research
• Preparation and prosecution of applications for federal registration of trademark
• Preparation and filing of applications for federal registration of copyright
• Preparation of non-disclosure, employment, and non-compete agreements
• Preparation of statement of work, master service, and general service agreements
• Preparation of end-user license and terms of service agreements

Principal Counsel - QUINN LAW GROUP, PLLC (D/B/A QUINN IP LAW) - Novi, MI

(2016-02 - 2022-08)

• Preparation and prosecution of domestic, international (PCT), and foreign patent applications in the mechanical, electro-mechanical, chemical, electrical and software arts
• Experience spanning various technologies and industries, including automotive, telecommunication, aerospace, aeronautical, medical, manufacturing, power infrastructure, advanced materials, system controls, batteries, power tools, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and excavation, integrated circuits, semiconductor memory, national defense, gaming, applied mathematics, farming, scientific research, and toy industries
• IP Portfolio counseling and management, white paper evaluation, and inventive concept mining
• Patent litigation research, pleading preparation and support
• Invalidity and non-infringement opinions, freedom to practice evaluations, due diligence research
• Preparation and prosecution of applications for federal registration of trademark
• Preparation and filing of applications for federal registration of copyright
• Preparation of non-disclosure, employment, and non-compete agreements
• Preparation of statement of work, master service, and general service agreements
• Preparation of end-user license and terms of service agreements

Associate Patent Attorney - NIXON PEABODY, LLP - Chicago, IL

(2009-02 - 2016-02)

• Preparation and prosecution of domestic, international, and foreign patent applications in the mechanical, electro-mechanical, electro-chemical, software and electrical arts
• IP litigation, including pleading preparation, claim mapping, discovery, research, doc review, and support
• Draft invalidity and non-infringement opinions
• Provide client counseling and strategic planning
• Patent reissue and post-grant review proceedings
• Draft and prosecute applications for federal registration of trademarks

Judicial Intern - U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT - HONORABLE DAVID W. MCKEAGUE - Lansing, MI

(2006-01 - 2006-05)

• Assist in authoring of court opinions (2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 11050; 2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 12290)
• Drafting of case abstracts and legal memorandum
• Legal research and general court room support
• Assist court clerks and officers in preparation for hearings

Summer Associate - BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE - Ann Arbor, MI

(2005-05 - 2005-08)

• Preparation and prosecution of domestic patent applications
• Preparation of responses to domestic patent and trademark office actions
• Intellectual property litigation research and memorandum writing
• Legal research for newspaper articles, legal journals, symposiums, and interoffice presentations
• Preparation and prosecution of applications for federal registration of trademarks

Legal Intern – Prosecution Services Unit - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL - Tallahassee, FL

(2004-05 - 2004-08)

• Review of administrative complaint files and investigative reports for legal sufficiency
• Review of expert opinions and evidence for prosecution recommendations to lead counsel
• Drafting of administrative complaints, closing orders, consent agreements, and legal memorandum
• Second chair at formal hearings before the Florida Department of Administrative Hearings

Engineering Co-op - Cost Down Initiatives – Brake Design Engineering, Cast Products - TRW AUTOMOTIVE - Livonia, MI

(2001-05 - 2001-08)

• GMT-800 4x4 Hub Induction Heat Treat Study
• NS Rotor Nitrocarburizing Surface Friction Performance Study
• FMVSS Vehicle Component Compliance

Engineering Co-op - Vehicle Development - Ford Systems Engineering - TRW AUTOMOTIVE - Livonia, MI

(2001-01 - 2001-04)

• Brake System Pedal Feel Testing and Parking Brake System Hot Hill Hold Tests
• Software and System Dynamic Failsafe, Diagnostic and Fault Maturation Testing
• QS9000 Compliance Analysis
• FMVSS Vehicle Systems Compliance

Engineering Co-op - Park Brake Total Quality Project - Ford Systems Engineering - TRW AUTOMOTIVE - Livonia, MI

(2000-05 - 2000-08)

• Project Leader - park brake technical and information support program
• Project Assistant - "Tier-Two Park Brake System Supplier Management and Evaluation Program"

Juris Doctor - Intellectual Property Law - MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW (2006)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (2002)