Mark E. Nikolsky

Mark E. Nikolsky is a patent attorney whose practice covers the full scope of intellectual property protection, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. With a strong technical foundation, he provides strategic guidance to innovators, entrepreneurs, and established businesses on how best to safeguard their technologies and creative works.

Mark earned his BS in Computer Science from The College of New Jersey in 1998 before completing his JD at Seton Hall University School of Law in 2001. His educational background allows him to understand highly technical subject matter and translate it into effective legal strategies that protect complex innovations across industries.

Mark regularly represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, securing patents for technologies ranging from software and electronics to telecommunications and semiconductor processes. He also prepares patentability, invalidity, and freedom-to-operate opinions to help clients manage risks and make informed business decisions. His work further extends to drafting technology licensing and confidentiality agreements to support commercial transactions. He has also argued appeals of PTAB decisions before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, guiding clients through high-stakes disputes with effective advocacy.

Mark E. Nikolsky has consistently delivered effective solutions that help clients protect, defend, and maximize the value of their intellectual property rights. His career includes recognition for his leadership in intellectual property law. He was named to the “New Leaders of the Bar” and has been part of award-winning litigation teams. His contributions to legal scholarship and public education include speaking engagements for professional associations and presentations to small businesses and educational groups, where he shares knowledge about protecting innovations and navigating the complexities of intellectual property.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Bergen County Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The College of New Jersey

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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