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Michael Best is pleased to announce that&nbsp;Mark Hanson&nbsp;has joined the firm’s&nbsp;Salt Lake City&nbsp;office as&nbsp;Senior Counsel&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Intellectual&nbsp;Property&nbsp;practice.&nbsp;Mark&nbsp;focuses his practice on intellectual property strategy, with an emphasis on building and managing patent portfolios for life sciences and advanced technology clients.&nbsp;

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“We’re thrilled to welcome Mark to the IP team as his ability to align patent portfolio development with business and commercialization goals makes him a valuable addition to our IP team,” said&nbsp;Glen Weitzer,&nbsp;Partner&nbsp;and IP Practice Group Chair at Michael Best. “His deep experience&nbsp;in helping clients strengthen their competitive position and maximize the value of their intellectual property will enhance our team’s capabilities.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mark&nbsp;advises&nbsp;startups, established companies, and research institutions on protecting innovations across chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, gene therapy, and biomedical technologies. His work includes drafting and prosecuting international patent portfolios, conducting freedom‑to‑operate&nbsp;analyses, IP landscape reviews, and competitive diligence, as well as counseling clients on licensing and monetization strategies.&nbsp;

“Mark’s arrival reflects the growing demand in Salt Lake City for strategic intellectual property counsel,” said Steven Joffee, Managing Partner of Michael Best’s Salt Lake City office.&nbsp;“His&nbsp;strong understanding of how intellectual property intersects with business and litigation strategy will&nbsp;strengthen our capabilities in the region and supports our continued investment in the Salt Lake City market.”&nbsp;

He&nbsp;earned his J.D. from Chicago‑Kent College of Law and holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of California San Diego, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts Boston.&nbsp;

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Michael Best Welcomes Mark Hanson as Senior Counsel in Intellectual Property Practice

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