Mark Catanese

Mark Catanese is an intellectual property attorney in Dickinson Wright’s San Diego office who focuses his practice on domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution. He represents clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of technologies, including photonics, artificial intelligence, wireless and satellite communications, robotics, semiconductors, medical devices, and automotive systems.

Mark also advises clients on intellectual property licensing, negotiations, due diligence, infringement and validity analyses, and patent litigation. Before entering the legal profession, he worked as an engineer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, designing and testing laser detection and ranging systems for missile defense programs. He holds a degree in Optical Engineering, with additional studies in Electrical Engineering, Economics, and Semiconductor Materials and Devices.

• Co-Author, “Part 3: Key Takeaways from Claim Examples in the 2024 AI Patent Eligibility Guidance,” IP Blog, January  2025
• Co-Author, “Part 2: Key Takeaways from Claim Examples in the 2024 AI Patent Eligibility Guidance,” Dickinson Wright IP Blog, November 2024
• Co-Author, “Key Takeaways from Claim Examples in the 2024 AI Patent Eligibility Guidance: A 3-Part Series,” Dickinson Wright IP Blog, October 2024