US firm Nutter hires new partner
US law firm Nutter has hired Mark Leonardo as a partner in its IP department.
Leonardo, who will be based in the firm’s Boston office, has experience in various aspects of IP strategy, including commercial exploitation and management of patent and trademark portfolios, patent and trademark procurement, patent and trademark litigation, and opinion counselling on complex legal and technical issues.
“Mark is a seasoned and versatile intellectual property lawyer who knows how to help companies and brands capitalise on their competitive advantages,” said Nutter co-managing partner Michael Scott.
Nutter co-managing partner Liam O’Connell added: “Mark brings a unique combination of business acumen and intellectual property expertise that will bolster our existing capabilities and benefit our clients. We are delighted to welcome him to Nutter.”
Prior to joining Nutter, Leonardo was a partner in the Boston office of law firm Brown Rudnick. Before that, he served as a patent examiner in the biomedical and medical device arts at the US Patent and Trademark Office.
