Mark Ekse

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Hagen Wilka & Archer, LLP

Experience: 21 years

Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks and Business Law

Experience 21y

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Mark Ekse - Registered Patent Attorney and Member of the State Bar of South Dakota. Mark’s practice focus includes licensing, trademark and copyright law. He also represents clients involved in patent disputes, infringement cases and intellectual property cases. Mark represents clients needing legal guidance with registering and protecting software and computer technology, electronic commerce and digital enterprise, as well as trade secret protection and disputes. Mark is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mark currently serves as an adjunct professor of Patent Law and Intellectual Property at the University of South Dakota. He received his undergraduate degree from South Dakota State University in electrical engineering in 1988. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University and a Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the University of South Dakota. Previously he worked in a variety of engineering and business development roles for Rockwell-Collins, and in advanced technology development for Motorola. Education: BSEE, South Dakota State University, 1988 MBA, St. Ambrose University, 1998 JD, University of South Dakota School of Law, 2002 Sterling Honors Teaching: Adjunct Professor, University of South Dakota School of Law Patent Law: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 Intellectual Property Law: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

South Dakota

Since 2002

Professional Experience

2010 - Current

Hagen Wilka & Archer, LLP

Patent Attorney

2007 - 2010

Ekse Law Firm, PC

Patent Attorney

The Ekse Law Firm is exclusively an intellecual property firm, working with a large range of clients from start-up businesses to medium sized firms with national and international presence. We provide not only patent prosecution services but also Trademark, Copyights, Licensing, Portfolio Management, Opinion services, and escrow services.

Education

1999 - 2002

University of South Dakota School of Law

J.D

Honors: Sterling Honors Graduate

1996 - 1998

St. Ambrose University

MBA

1984 - 1988

South Dakota State University

B.S | Electrical Engineering

Contacts

600 S. Main Avenue Suite 102 Sioux Falls SD 57104 Telephone: (605) 334-0005 Fax: (605) 334-4814

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Mark Ekse Hagen Wilka & Archer, LLP

Experience: 21 years

Website: Open

Phone: (605) 334-0005

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Patents

Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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