Mark McLennan is an intellectual property associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. While he focuses his practice on patent litigation, Mark also has extensive experience counseling clients on patenting strategy, patenting evaluation, and IP due diligence. He has represented clients in a range of industries, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences, as well as software, electronics, and consumer products.
Mark’s litigation experience extends from pre-suit strategy, all stages of discovery through to bench and jury trials, in addition to his experience in inter partes reviews, acting for both Patent Owners and Petitioners.
Mark has extensive international experience, completing a secondment in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis, and having previously practiced in Australia for a number of years.
Mark also maintains an active pro bono practice, including advocating for persons seeking asylum in the United States and arguing a disability benefits appeal.
