J. Mark Wilson

J. Mark Wilson is a seasoned intellectual property litigator and a Member at Moore & Van Allen, focusing his practice on complex patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. He represents clients across diverse industries, including healthcare, education, and manufacturing, handling cases involving mechanical, chemical, electrical arts, and Internet technologies. Wilson also provides comprehensive IP counseling, ranging from acquisition and protection to licensing and enforcement.

Wilson primarily defends operating companies in patent infringement lawsuits. His experience on the defense side is highlighted by his role as lead counsel for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority in Lone Star SCM Systems, LP v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, a tracked patent litigation case. He has also served as lead counsel in a patent infringement suit brought by NEC Corporation concerning video functionalities.

Wilson's career in intellectual property began at Alston & Bird, where he practiced for nine years before joining Moore & Van Allen as a partner in 2007. While his direct appearances at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) are not explicitly detailed in publicly available firm profiles, cases involving the plaintiff "Lone Star SCM Systems" have seen proceedings stayed pending Inter Partes Review (IPR) decisions, indicating his involvement in matters strategically impacted by PTAB actions. He has also contributed to legal scholarship regarding Supreme Court decisions impacting patent litigation strategy, such as the burden of proof in declaratory judgment actions.

A registered patent attorney, Wilson earned his J.D. from the University of Cincinnati, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Cincinnati Law Review, and holds a B.S.M.E. from Clemson University. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.