Member Profiles

Mark chairs the firm’s Outsourcing and Technology Practice Group and Co-chairs its India practice, where he leads a broad-based, supplier-focused team of experienced professionals representing a diverse group of global providers of technology and services related to outsourcing, software, robotics, and the cloud. Mark has deep experience and expertise in all aspects of sourcing and procurement, from initial RFP through implementation, go-live, and beyond. Global service providers rely on Mark to help them structure, negotiate and document domestic, near-shore, and off-shore outsourcing strategies in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Mark is a distinguished information technology lawyer and regularly leads significant negotiations on behalf of the firm’s clients and, based on real-world market knowledge and experience, advises them on developing competitive contracting processes and positions. He has worked on hundreds of sole-sourced and competitively bid transactions, including BPO, ITO, data analytics, digital transformation, robotics, automation, cloud migration, SAAS, software development, licensing, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and cross-border technology transfers. Mark is widely acknowledged as one of the leading experts for supplier-side representation in global outsourcing and technology transactions and is regularly ranked among the best in the industry by clients, peers, and organizations such as Chambers, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers in America. He frequently lectures on outsourcing, licensing, and privacy issues and has served as an adjunct, law-school professor teaching courses on intellectual property, computer law, and the law of cyberspace. Mark earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, his M.A. in International Relations from Yale University, and a B.A. Phi Beta Kappa in Philosophy and International Relations from the College of William and Mary. Education University of Virginia School of Law  (J.D., 1996) Yale University  (M.A., 1993) College of William & Mary  (B.A., 1990) Phi Beta Kappa Bar Admissions Connecticut Memberships and Affiliations American Bar Association International Law and Practice Section Intellectual Property Law Section Science and Technology Section Connecticut Bar Association International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Best Lawyers (2008-2022) Chambers USA (2017-2021) Chambers Global (2018-2021) The Legal 500 (2018-2021)

Anthony M. Verna III, is the managing partner at Verna Law, P.C. With a strong focus on Trademark, Copyright, Domain Names, Entertainment, and Advertising law, Verna Law, P.C. strives to provide all Intellectual Property services a modern business of any size may need to market and promote itself better. From the very early concept stage, Verna Law, P.C. can conduct a comprehensive, all-encompassing search and analysis on any proposed trademark to head off complications. Once the proposed concept enters the Alpha stage, Verna Law, P.C. can seamlessly switch to handling registration, protection, and if needed, defense of registered trademarks, copyrights, and domain names, as well as prosecution of entities violating said rights. Verna Law, P.C. also provides intellectual property counseling and services tailored to fit into your business’ comprehensive growth strategy. This shows as many of Verna Law, P.C.’s clients are international: from China, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany, Verna Law’s reach is worldwide.  Additionally, Verna Law, P.C., can handle your business’ Entertainment and Advertising law needs by helping your business create advertising and promotions that keep competitors and regulators at bay. Located in the shadow of New York City, Verna Law, P.C. has a global reach that will provide clients with the most vigorous Intellectual Property advocate available. Anthony M. Verna III  is a member of the New York and New Jersey Bars, as well as the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. He is a sought-after business speaker, including regular appearances at the World Board Gaming Championships, Business Marketing Association of New Jersey, and Columbian Lawyers Association. A leader in his field, Anthony M. Verna III has lead multiple continuing education classes and professional development seminars including Practicing Before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board at Lawline.com,  Intellectual Property Law for Small Law Firms at Rutgers Law School-Camden and  Advanced Trademark Trial & Appeal Board Techniques and Practicing before Trademark Trial & Appeal Board TTAB for Lawline.com as well as Copyright Basics: The Nuts & Bolts for the Jenkins Law Libary. His paper,  “www.WhatsInA.Name” was published in the Seton Hall Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law. Select Media Appearances Include: UniWatch Blog, June 17, 2008 UniWatch on ESPN.com, March 12, 2009 Twitter Hashtags and Trademarks on V3IM, February 19, 2014 Guest post at Elevatemybrand.com, March 24, 2014 Guest article on mistakes in trademark applications at Tin Shingle, March 31, 2014 Tin Shingle – Rights of Privacy, April 15, 2014 The Realtime Report – Rights of Privacy, April 22, 2014 Tin Shingle – Issues in Charity-Based Advertising, September 13, 2014 Trademark Bullying: Do the Little Guys Stand a Chance? -The Toy Book, May/June 2018 International Counterfeiting: Four Action Items to Take – Toy World, October 2018

Daniel A. Boehnen is a founder of McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP. His practice focuses primarily on trials, appeals, opposition proceedings, and all forms of disputed patent matters. Clients often seek his counsel on general IP, business, and legal problems because of his keen insight and his ability to create understanding, simplify problems, and innovate solutions. Clients praise Mr. Boehnen for crafting aggressive strategies to try cases and settle cases while remaining sensitive to the client’s business goals. Mr. Boehnen and his team have been praised by clients as the most integrated and efficient attorneys they work with. His litigation experience encompasses a wide range of high-tech industries in all levels of the federal court system. He has been involved in many notable and precedent-setting cases. Mr. Boehnen is frequently invited as a guest speaker to corporate and professional groups.

John is a partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP and serves as Leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group. He focuses his practice on prosecution and licensing of patent applications in a wide variety of mechanical, software, and electrical fields. He has helped clients protect inventions pertaining to various types of engines (including jet, rocket and diesel), nanotechnology, medical devices, sensors, manufacturing, software applications, signal processing and dynamics, vehicles, food packaging, fluid manipulation, and non-lethal weapons. John has been named an IP Star by Managing IP.

Terrence M. Dunn is a founding Partner of Einbinder Dunn & Goniea and has been practicing law since 1983. He is the senior partner in charge of the firm’s business, real estate, trusts and estates and fashion law practices. He works on significant commercial real estate matters in New York City and nationwide. He is well-regarded in the franchising field for his work in franchise development, registration and transactions, including the launch of new franchise systems. He has represented clients in large scale franchise acquisitions and sales, including multi-unit and area developments, and he has managed the introduction into the U.S. of international franchise systems. He has over thirty years of experience in business law, representing businesses of all sizes and in every industry imaginable in structuring, financing, transactions and intellectual property. He has practiced for over 25 years in fashion law, trademarks and trusts and estates. Through his work in real estate and franchising, he has become highly knowledgeable about the area’s restaurant industry. His knowledge of real estate law has proven invaluable to the Firm’s franchisor, franchisee and other business clients. Terrence has been interviewed by and written articles for major publications such as Entrepreneur, New Jersey Lawyer Magazine and the Franchise Law Journal. He also speaks at franchising-related events such as the International Franchising Association Symposium and the ABA Forum on Franchising. Terrence is the author of the firm blog, franchiselawyerblog.com.