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Mark G. Bloom, CLP, RTTP has a diverse work experience in the field of contracts, patents, and technology transfer. Mark G. is currently serving as the Director of Contracts at NSABP Foundation Inc., where they collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and industry partners to conduct studies in breast and colorectal cancer. Prior to this, they worked as a Private Business Consultant and Patent Agent, providing virtual consulting services. Mark G. has also served as a Patent Agent at TechNomos, Inc. and Hauptmann Ham LLP.

In addition to their expertise in patents, Mark has extensive experience in technology transfer and research administration. Mark G. has held roles such as Director of Tech Transfer, Research Integrity Officer, and Co-Acting Chief of Research Administration at Sidra Medical and Research Center. At Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, they were the Director of Corporate Alliances and Technology Transfer, where they created corporate and academic alliances and managed matters related to conflict of interest, export control, and contracts.

Mark has also worked as the VP/Projects and Consulting at Business Success Strategists, LLC, and as the Associate General Counsel & Chief Intellectual Property (IP) Counsel at Cleveland Clinic Innovations. At Cleveland Clinic, they played a crucial role in managing the worldwide IP protection process, facilitating start-up companies, and drafting and negotiating contracts.

With a solid background in contracts, patents, and technology transfer, Mark has consistently demonstrated their expertise in driving innovation and advancing research in various organizations.

Mark G. Bloom, CLP, RTTP completed their education at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, where they earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree specializing in Intellectual Property Law and Licensing. Prior to that, they attended The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology. In addition to their educational background, Bloom holds various certifications, including being a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) from the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals, obtained in July 2011, and a Certified Licensing Professional (CLP) from Certified Licensing Professionals, Inc., obtained in July 2008. Mark G. is also a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, Massachusetts Commonwealth Bar, and New York State Bar, all of which they obtained in September 1993. Furthermore, they are a Registered Patent and Trademark Attorney, being certified by the USPTO in September 1991.