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    Mark S. Zhai

    Associate / Co-Lead IPPG Fashion & Apparel Team


    • Los Angeles
    • Office+1 213.629.6021
    • mzhai@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Mark focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, representing clients in patent, trademark, and trade dress infringement cases, as well as in actions for trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. In connection with enforcement of IP rights, Mark also assists clients in developing comprehensive brand protection strategies.

    Practice Areas

    Intellectual PropertyLitigationNon-Compete & Trade SecretsPatent LitigationCopyright, Trademark & Media Litigation

    /My focus

    Above all else, I focus on the business and personal interests of my clients. My clients know me best for fully understanding and never losing sight of their goals.

    IP Litigation

    My practice is dedicated to IP litigation before US District Courts and the International Trade Commission. Leveraging my engineering background, I represent companies in patent infringement or trade secret misappropriation cases involving a variety of technologies, including computer hardware, networking products and services, mobile devices, consumer electronics, automotive parts, and industrial equipment.

    Brand Protection and Strategy

    Drawing on my litigation experience, I also represent designers of fashion apparel, footwear, and luxury goods in brand enforcement actions involving trademark, trade dress, and design patent claims. I serve not only as a legal advisor, but help brands establish comprehensive business strategies in order to ensure the market exclusivity of their products and stay ahead of their competition.

    /Looking ahead

    The flood of unauthorized medical products spawned by the pandemic was an eye-opener for manufacturers, consumers, and even many attorneys. Clients were surprised to find that it only takes a few minutes and no upfront costs to identify current top-selling products and start selling copies on all major online marketplaces. Moving forward, attorneys will need to have an extensive understanding of concepts such as deep AI, open data, and blockchain technology.

    /In the news

    • The Messenger

      The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate settles lawsuit over merch featuring rapper and the Twin Towers

      Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Trager, co-leader of the firm’s IP Fashion & Apparel team, is quoted in the following article on the successful resolution of a trademark and right of publicity dispute between the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and late photographer Chi Modu. In addition to Staci, the NP team representing the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. included Privacy & Technology counsel Aaron Brian and Intellectual Property associate Mark Zhai, both of the LA office.

      Jan 21, 2024
    • Billboard

      Notorious B.I.G. Estate settles lawsuit against famed photographer over World Trade Center image

      Los Angeles Intellectual Property partner Staci Trager, co-leader of the firm’s IP Fashion & Apparel team, is quoted in the following article on the successful resolution of a trademark and right of publicity dispute between the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. and late photographer Chi Modu. In addition to Staci, the NP team representing the Estate of the Notorious B.I.G. included Privacy & Technology counsel Aaron Brian and Intellectual Property associate Mark Zhai, both of the LA office.

      Jan 19, 2024

    /Admitted to practice

    California
    District of Columbia
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

    /Education

    George Washington University Law School, J.D.
    University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., Mechanical Engineering

    /Recognition

    • Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 in the field of Patent Law; listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2023

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    • Seth D. Levy

      Partner / Leader, Intellectual Property Practice
      • Los Angeles
      • Office:+1 213.629.6161
      • slevy@nixonpeabody.com
      Seth D. Levy
    • Daniel J. Schwartz

      Partner / Deputy Leader, Intellectual Property Practice
      • Chicago
      • Office:+1 312.977.4432
      • djschwartz@nixonpeabody.com
      Daniel J. Schwartz
    • Erica J. Van Loon

      Partner / Team Leader, Copyright, Trademark, & Media Litigation
      • Los Angeles
      • Office:+1 213.629.6031
      • evanloon@nixonpeabody.com
      Erica J. Van Loon
    • Janet M. Garetto

      Partner / Co-Lead, Food, Beverage, & Agribusiness IP Team
      • Chicago
      • Office:+1 312.425.8514
      • jgaretto@nixonpeabody.com
      Janet M. Garetto
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      Partner
      • San Francisco
      • Office:+1 415.984.8345
      • srao@nixonpeabody.com
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