Mark L . Yaskanin
Principal

Phone: (303) 863-2994
Email: myaskanin@sheridanross.com
   
 

Practice Areas:
Patent Prosecution: Mechanical Engineering
Technology Transactions and Licensing

Summary of Practice:
Mark Yaskanin is a principal attorney whose practice includes counseling clients regarding all areas of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark and copyright matters. With an emphasis in patent work, Mark’s experience includes conducting patentability searches, preparing infringement opinions, and preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patents in a number of fields, including medical devices/equipment, orthodontics, and engineered materials. Mark also assists clients with negotiations and the preparation of licensing agreements.

Prior to joining Sheridan Ross P.C., Mark was a project engineer with a national engineering consulting firm. Mark’s engineering experience includes projects in civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering.

Bar Admissions:
Colorado, 2000
United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1999

Education:
Michigan State University (B.S., Geology/Geophysics, with honors, 1985)
Michigan State University (M.S., Civil Engineering, 1987)
University of Denver College of Law (J.D., Order of St. Ives, 2000)

Professional and Trade Memberships:
American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Registered Professional Engineer: Colorado, Michigan and Ohio
Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists

Presentations, Articles, Publications:
“Patenting an Invention”; PBC, Inc., 2003