Atty. Mark R Shanks

Atty. Mark R Shanks

Mark R Shanks is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent infringement, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Washington Washington 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark R Shanks at a glance

Mark R Shanks is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988), District of Columbia (1990), and Virginia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Iowa State University (B.S. Chemical, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark R Shanks is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent infringement, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Mark practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R Shanks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R Shanks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Mark R Shanks is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Mark R Shanks is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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Mark R Shanks is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark R Shanks

Where is Mark R Shanks's law office located?
Mark R Shanks's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Venable Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R Shanks handle?
Mark R Shanks focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Mark R Shanks practiced law?
Mark R Shanks has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Mark R Shanks go to law school?
Mark R Shanks earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. Chemical, 1985).
How can I contact Mark R Shanks for a consultation?
You can contact Mark R Shanks directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark R Shanks received?
Mark R Shanks's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1987
B.S. Chemical
Iowa State University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Virginia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1997

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