Mark Niemann

Partner

EDUCATION

  • Gonzaga University School of Law
    Juris Doctor
  • Gonzaga University
    BS, Computer Engineering, Honors Program
badge of honor

Mark Niemann

Partner

Mark has a strong technical background with a degree in computer engineering and over 15 years of experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications for world-leading clients. His areas of expertise cover computer hardware and software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, medical devices, and mechanical technologies. In addition to obtaining hundreds of issued patents for his clients, Mark’s practice at FIG. 1 focuses on building strong, competitor relevant portfolios through claim charting and directed prosecution. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star each of the past four years (2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Mark is one of the founders of FIG. 1, and is focused on building a modern patent law firm that delivers exceptional patent services through an emphasis on recruiting and training the best team in patent law and investing in technology in order to increase the quality of the patents prepared and prosecuted by the firm.