Mark Simpson

Better or Worse? The Evolution of US Patent Law from State Street to i4i

Day 2, afternoon, Masterclass 2a: Legal Aspects of IP Protection

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken an active role in U.S. patent law over the past 15 years and its decisions have significantly affected the strength of the U.S. patent system. Have these changes and patent reform legislation made the U.S. a more infringement-friendly environment?

Mark counsels clients in protecting and managing their IP assets via IP litigation, patent/copyright/trademark preparation/prosecution, and IP due diligence. His technological focus is on IP related to computer software and hardware, communications and telephony systems and Internet technologies.