Mark J. Levine - Chicago, IL

Mark Levine is Senior Counsel and Patent Practice Group Chair at Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C. He leads the firm's patent prosecution practice and works closely with inventors, engineers, academics, and business leaders to develop practical intellectual property strategies aligned with business objectives. His practice focuses on domestic, international, and foreign patent prosecution, portfolio development, trademark protection, intellectual property counseling, and technology-driven business transactions.

With over two decades of intellectual property experience, Mr. Levine has advised clients ranging from early-stage startups and emerging growth companies to established national and international businesses. He helps clients identify protectable innovation, evaluate invention opportunities, build strategic patent portfolios, and navigate the legal and commercial issues associated with new technologies and product development.

Mr. Levine has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications across a broad spectrum of technologies and industries, including automotive, telecommunication, aerospace, aeronautical, software, battery, manufacturing, power infrastructure, medical devices and processes, artificial intelligence, blockchain, advanced materials, system controls, power tools, construction, hydrocarbon exploration and excavation, integrated circuits, semiconductor memory, national defense, gaming, applied mathematics, farming, scientific research, musical instruments, and toys. He also advises clients regarding trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, freedom-to-operate analyses, due diligence investigations, and intellectual property enforcement and defense strategies.

Before joining Tomlinson & Shapiro, P.C., Mr. Levine was a Partner at Quinn IP Law, where he counseled businesses on all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright, and technology protection matters. Earlier in his career, he practiced with Nixon Peabody LLP, representing clients in patent prosecution, trademark matters, and intellectual property litigation. He also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable David W. McKeague of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Mr. Levine worked as a systems engineer and project leader with TRW Automotive, providing him with firsthand experience in engineering design, testing, manufacturing processes, and product development. This technical foundation allows him to communicate effectively with inventors and technical teams while delivering practical legal guidance grounded in real-world business and engineering considerations.