Education

Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 2009)

Lafayette College (B.A., 2005)

Admissions

Pennsylvania

Texas

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas

U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

Representing Small Startup in Patent Litigation Matter

This David and Goliath matter is pending against one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. Representing a father and son startup company that invented motion-based technology for accurately reflecting user intention through the hand gesturing of a mobile device. This case is currently pending in the District of New Jersey and is before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. 

Class Certification Denied

Represented defendant school district in a class action lawsuit involving claims brought under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Title VI. The district court denied the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification – a major victory for the client. 

Successful Results for Large Electric Utility

Settled an easement dispute for a large electrical utility that provides energy to over a million customers. 

Successful IP Representation of Regional Grocery Chain

Settled intellectual property litigation brought in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of a Pennsylvania-based grocery chain. This matter involved defending copyright and trademark claims brought by a large consumer technology company related to the sale of alleged counterfeit products.

Obtained Injunctive Relief for Technology Startup

Represented a startup company in the Smart City industry in an action against a former corporate officer. This matter involved theft of trade secrets and breach of various fiduciary duties. In a matter where mere hours could determine the success or failure of the company, Mark Halderman obtained a preliminary injunction and successfully resolved the matter in his client’s favor.

Favorably Settled Patent Litigation Involving Medical Device

Represented a New York-based dermatologist in an infringement action involving his patented methods for effectively utilizing certain health care devices. This matter was brought against a Fortune 500 company and resulted in a favorable settlement for the client.

Favorably Settled Patent Litigation Involving Various Wireless Technologies

Obtained settlements in excess of $40 million for patentee in patent infringement actions against multiple Fortune 500 companies. These lawsuits involved digital wireless communication systems and devices utilizing cellular, 802.11, and WiMAX technologies.