John’s engineering background, coupled with over two decades of patent prosecution, place him in a unique position to help clients. John spent 15 years as an electrical engineer performing research and development work for General Dynamics Pomona Division in California and system design work for General Dynamics Land Systems Division in Michigan. His work ranged from semiconductor chip design and fabrication to vehicle power distribution. While in Michigan, John was introduced to the world of patent law by his father. John’s engineering experience has given him the ability to easily communicate with inventors at technical levels in a wide variety…
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Mark J. Levine
Mark Levine is a Partner and Patent Attorney at Quinn IP Law who works directly with inventors, engineers, and business leaders to understand not only how a technology functions, but how it will be manufactured, implemented, and deployed in real-world settings. He advises both established organizations with in-house legal teams and emerging companies that need hands-on strategic guidance. Whether starting from a detailed invention disclosure or an early-stage concept, he helps clients identify protectable innovations, refine technical concepts, and determine the most effective path forward. With nearly 20 years of experience across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, Mark assists…
Stephen T. Mahan
Steve is a Shareholder at Quinn IP Law and brings to the firm a unique combination of legal expertise and in-depth technical experience derived from his years as an engineer and engineering manager in the automotive industry. Steve has a deep understanding of the concerns and priorities of in-house counsel, having worked directly with both corporate and outside attorneys to prepare and prosecute patent applications and manage intellectual property portfolios. Steve is also skilled in generating invalidity, non-infringement, and freedom-to operate opinions, conducting patentability searches, and providing counseling to clients seeking product development and design-around services. He sees his role…