Mark L. Yaskanin, a registered patent attorney, professional engineer, and certified professional geologist, is a partner at the firm of Holme Roberts & Owen LLP and heads the firm’s patent group. He counsels clients in all areas of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, and copyright matters. His experience includes conducting patentability searches, preparing infringement opinions, and procuring U.S. and foreign patents for domestic and international clients. His patent work covers a number of fields, including medical devices/equipment, orthodontics, engineered materials, and a wide variety of other mechanical devices. He further provides support in patent litigation matters, including review of patent application file histories, claim analyses, and review of relevant prior art. He also assists clients with negotiating and preparing licensing agreements. Previously, Mr. Yaskanin was a shareholder at Sheridan Ross PC in Denver. In addition, his prior engineering experience includes analyses and design work associated with environmental, construction, and geotechnical projects, including landfill liner and final cover systems, foundation evaluations/design, slope stability analyses, forensic settlement analyses, and environmental remediation investigations (e.g., Superfund remediation). He has also negotiated and interacted extensively with state and Environmental Protection Agency regulators in siting, permitting, and remediation matters for clients.