About Mark
Mark McCormick combines legal training and technical education. He earned a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, where his studies emphasized intellectual property. He also holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science from North Central College, giving him a technical foundation that informs his legal work.
His career bridges two fields that often collide: law and technology. McCormick is admitted to practice in Illinois and is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, listed under registration number 53295. That combination of credentials allows him to prepare and prosecute patent applications and to advise clients on the patentability of inventions rooted in computing and related technologies.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in the way he approaches complex technical problems. He has worked on matters that require translating engineering concepts into legal claims, and he spends time analyzing prior art and drafting specifications that reflect an inventor’s contributions. His computer science background helps him interpret technical disclosures and assess whether proposed inventions meet statutory requirements.
McCormick’s practice involves the routine tasks of patent prosecution: preparing applications, responding to office actions, and managing prosecution strategy. He is also comfortable explaining technical issues to clients who lack engineering training. That makes him a resource for inventors and companies seeking practical advice about protecting software and other computer-related innovations.
Outside of patent prosecution he has been involved in counseling on intellectual property issues that arise during product development. He assists clients as they weigh the costs and benefits of pursuing patent protection versus alternative approaches to safeguarding technology. He also helps coordinate filings when an innovation requires complementary protection in multiple venues.
His professional memberships include current standing as a registered U.S. patent attorney. He keeps his technical and legal skills current so he can evaluate new inventions against evolving standards and practice before the USPTO. McCormick practices in Illinois and maintains his registration at the Patent Office. He is currently focused on patent prosecution and other intellectual property matters.
