Speaking the language of inventors and inventions

Dan Ark advises clients in patent prosecution and protection. With a background in materials science and engineering, he brings a broad base of technical knowledge that is of particular value to clients having needs in the overlapping areas of materials, mechanical, electrical and chemical arts. The technologies with which Dan has worked include:

Aerospace

Clean energy technology

Design patents

Diagnostics instrumentation

Food preparation equipment

Materials processing and manufacturing

Medical devices

Metallurgy

Microfluidics

Nanotechnology

Paper and pulp

Clients appreciate Dan's practical approach to patent prosecution - weighing the possible commercial value of an invention alongside the cost of pursuing patent protection for it. With both deep and broad knowledge in a range of technologies, Dan speaks the various languages driving inventions and innovation for his clients.

Prior to joining Quarles, Dan worked in the powder metal industry and assisted in academic research that involved characterizing ceramic nanocomposites.

Dan is the Milwaukee office chair for the Intellectual Property Group.

Bar Admissions
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Wisconsin

Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison (B.S., with distinction, 2003)

Materials Science, Engineering

Tau Beta Pi

University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2007)