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Mark Sprigings is a partner and patent agent in Gowlings' Ottawa office. Mark practises in electrical and mechanical patent and industrial design prosecution with an emphasis on originating patent drafting and strategic advice for Canadian high technology, electronics and telecommunications companies.

As a member of Gowlings’ High Technology Patent Group, Mark has experience in a wide range of technologies, including telecommunications, Internet technologies, wireless access and infrastructure, optics, database management systems, network architecture, computer software and hardware.

Prior to becoming a patent agent, he worked as an electrical engineer for 8 years in high technology companies.  Mark’s range of professional engineering experience includes advanced silicon solutions including SiGe-based, IF modulators and demodulators, CMOS digital modems, wireless network terminals, wireless network design and deployment, and mobile satellite network infrastructure.

Mark is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, and a registered patent agent in both Canada and the United States.