Mark A. PatrickAssociateSheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPWebsitewww.sheppardmullin.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail202.747.2192 Professional Biography Mark Patrick is an associate in the Intellectual Property Group Practice in the firm's Washington D.C. office. J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, 2015 B.S., University of Maryland, More Legal and Business Bylines From Mark A. Patrick Open Source-ish! What Defines Open Source and Why it Really Matters in Investments and Acquisitions - (Posted On Monday, March 09, 2020) Gaming Industry Associations Agree on Universal Esports Principles - (Posted On Thursday, November 07, 2019) Blockchain Continues to Make Headway in the Energy Industry - (Posted On Monday, July 29, 2019) How the Evolution of Games Has Led to a Rise in Gambling Concerns: All Bets are On! Gambling and Video Games - (Posted On Sunday, September 16, 2018) Are Loot Boxes An Illegal Gambling Mechanic? - (Posted On Wednesday, October 25, 2017) eSports on the Rise as Collegiate Sport - (Posted On Wednesday, October 18, 2017) eSports League Expands with Addition of NFL Owners and Cloud9 - (Posted On Thursday, August 17, 2017) DraftKings and FanDuel Call Off Merger Following FTC Intervention - (Posted On Monday, July 17, 2017) U.S. Supreme Court Set to Address Sports Betting - (Posted On Wednesday, June 28, 2017) Vermont Becomes Second State to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports in 2017 - (Posted On Tuesday, June 13, 2017) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Typical Cases of Unfair Competition in 2025 Covering Trademarks, Trade Secrets and AI Model Weights by: Aaron Wininger Second Circuit Upholds New York Party Name Ban by: Joseph T. Burns New York Law: The 2025 Update to Prenuptial Agreement Waiver Requirements by: Julia Rodgers, Esq. 2025 VETS-4212 Filings Are Due Soon as Filing Platform Experiences Technical Issues by: James A. Patton , Kiosha H. Dickey The Trade Secret Test Is Coming: Are You Ready? Recent Decisions Reveal the Cost of Poor Preparation by: Michael T. Renaud , Brad M. Scheller Bell Rings for New Leave Rights Effective October for Certain Connecticut School Employees by: Jenifer M. Bologna , Sean B. King Florida Decision Impacts Employees’ Abilities to Bypass Workers’ Compensation System and Sue Employers for Mental Distress Tort Claims by: Mary C. Cravatta State Department Adjudicating Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants in Their Country of Nationality or Residence by: Shannon N. Parker Northern District of Illinois Jury Verdict Reminds Employers to be Cognizant of Vaccine Exemption Requests by: Pauline R. Wizig Elevate Announces Strategic Partnership with TYS Advisors by: INSIDE Public Accounting Smith + Howard Expands Southeastern U.S. Presence with Acquisition of Horton, Lee & Burnett by: INSIDE Public Accounting Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Part 8 Rewrite by: Gregory S. Jacobs , James W. Kim August 2025 PFAS Legislative Developments August Legislation Tracking (August 1 – August 31) by: John Gardella STAY INFORMED: FTC Fines Temu $2 Million in First Ever INFORM Act Enforcement by: Tammana Malik 9th Circuit Clarifies Trade Secret Disclosure Requirements Under The DTSA by: Steven J Pearlman , Scott S. Tan Upcoming Events Sep 15-16 2025 US General Counsel Summit Sep 15-16 2025 Chief Litigation Officer Summit Sep 18 2025 Workplace Horizons Extension: Chicago Sep 29-30 2025 Intellectual Property Law Institute 2025 - New York Print