
Associate
600 W. Broadway, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Mark Thompson is an associate at Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP, specializing in intellectual property, technology law, and startup representation. With both legal and technical expertise, he provides comprehensive counsel to technology companies and innovative businesses.
Mr. Thompson's intellectual property practice includes patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright protection, and IP licensing agreements. His computer science background enables him to understand complex technical innovations and effectively protect clients' intellectual property assets.
He regularly advises startups and emerging growth companies on entity formation, equity compensation, venture capital financing, and technology transactions. Mr. Thompson also counsels established companies on privacy and data security compliance, software licensing, and technology transfer agreements.
Prior to law school, Mr. Thompson worked as a software engineer at several Silicon Valley technology companies, giving him firsthand experience with the challenges facing technology businesses. This unique background allows him to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to his clients.