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Overview

Mark Speegle is an IP litigator who helps companies of all sizes navigate the dynamic intersection of technology, law, and business.  Mark represents both startup companies and Fortune 500 companies, offering tailored solutions for businesses at every stage of growth.  Whether guiding a medical device innovator through high-stakes trade secret litigation or defending a global technology leader against NPE patent litigation, Mark brings a practical, business-friendly perspective to each case.  His work has spanned numerous cutting-edge technologies, including unmanned aircraft, semiconductor devices, servers, transcatheter heart valves, robotics, and software, making him a trusted partner for many different innovators seeking to protect their intellectual assets and achieve measurable results.

Clients turn to Mark not just for his legal acumen but for his ability to demystify the most complex technical and financial aspects of IP disputes.  As a litigator, Mark is adept at handling every aspect of district court litigation—from the initial filings to discovery to the jury trial.  Beyond his general litigation skills, Mark also specializes in handling damages calculation in intellectual property cases.  Mark’s ability to blend technology, financial valuations, and the law, allows him to craft effective damages models that a jury can understand.  In this role, Mark has both helped defendants limit jury awards to modest sums, and helped plaintiffs secure nine-figure awards.

If you’re facing an IP challenge that demands precise, impactful advocacy, Mark has the experience and insight to help you secure the outcome your business deserves.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • State Bar of California
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • J.D., The University of Texas School of Law 2013
  • B.S., University of Southern California 2010

Experience

  • (C.D. Cal.) — Represented an automobile sales software company in concurrent patent infringement lawsuits involving patents on a computerized method for improving automobile sales opportunities
  • (E.D. Tex.) — Represented a remote-control vehicle company in patent infringement litigation involving patents relating to waterproofing electronic components
  • (D. Mass.) — Represented a medical device startup, and later its acquiring parent company, in patent ownership and trade secret litigation concerning transcatheter mitral valve technology
  • (E.D. Tex.) — Represented a home water filter appliance company in patent infringement litigation involving a patent relating to the design and installation of water filters
  • (C.D. Cal.) — Represented the market leader in transcatheter heart valves in patent infringement litigation involving several patents covering delivery catheters, balloons, and crimpers for transcatheter heart valves

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September 2024 External Article Patent Damages in a Globalized Economy
20 November 2024 Podcast The Future of AI (Part 3)
07 November 2024 Podcast The Future of AI (Part 2)
24 October 2024 Podcast The Future of AI (Part 1)