Stignani, Mark

Barnes & Thornburg, LLP | Partner

Mark is an attorney who integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning with his extensive experience as a corporate and IP counsel. By leveraging stacks of AI tools accessing the open web, private databases, social media, and governmental registrations, Mark creates comprehensive profiles of clients, competitors, and potential acquisition targets, uncovering valuable insights that lead to successful business strategies and cost-saving measures. As a registered patent attorney with 36 of his own patent filings across 11 countries, Mark's technical expertise spans a wide range of industries. His early career saw him excel as an assistant general counsel and chief intellectual property counsel for various divisions of Thomson Reuters (and its predecessor), where he led high-volume M&A transactions, protected and capitalized on valuable IP, and provided crucial legal support. With a J.D., postgraduate studies in robotics and control systems, and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) designation, Mark actively shares his knowledge through webinars, lectures, and as a sought-after speaker for renowned associations and conferences.