Mark W. Ford

Mark W. Ford is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in both patent litigation and prosecution, particularly focusing on sophisticated technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Chemical, Computers & Databases, Software, Clean Technology, and Renewable Energy. He also handles cases involving consumer goods, fitness equipment, electrical and electromechanical systems, and dental devices. His practice includes representing clients in patent acquisition efforts, both domestically and internationally.

Throughout his career, Mr. Ford has worked on both the plaintiff and defendant sides of patent disputes, demonstrating a versatile approach to litigation strategy. His tracked appearances include representing the defendant as Of Counsel for Maschoff Brennan in DISH DBS Corporation et al. v. Vidgo, Inc., and serving as local counsel for the plaintiff through Parsons Behle & Latimer in DISH DBS Corporation et al. v. Comcentric, Inc. He is currently a Partner at Maschoff Brennan.

Mr. Ford is also active in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), representing clients in inter partes reviews (IPRs) and reexamination proceedings as both patent owner and petitioner.

He earned his J.D. from George Mason University in 2005, where he was an editor for the George Mason Law Review and served as a judicial extern for Judge Randall R. Rader at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mr. Ford holds a B.A. in Chemistry with a Minor in Electronics Engineering Technology from Brigham Young University. He is admitted to the Utah State Bar and is a Registered Patent Attorney.