Clarke Wixon
About Clarke Wixon
Clarke Wixon serves as the General IP Counsel for the Americas at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., with a career spanning over two decades in various legal roles across multiple industries. He has a strong background in litigation management, intellectual property, and corporate compliance, and is also an enthusiast of photography, electric guitar, and social democracy.
Current Role at Mettler-Toledo International
Clarke Wixon serves as the General IP Counsel for the Americas at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he oversees intellectual property matters across the Americas, contributing to the company's legal strategies and compliance. His position is based in Greifensee, Zurich, Switzerland, where he has been instrumental in managing the company's IP portfolio and providing legal guidance on various technical issues.
Previous Experience at Mettler-Toledo International
Prior to his current position, Clarke Wixon worked at Mettler-Toledo International as the Deputy General Counsel for the Americas from 2015 to 2017. During this time, he was responsible for legal oversight and support for the company's operations in the region, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legal standards.
Legal Career Background
Clarke Wixon has a diverse legal career spanning multiple industries. He began as an Associate at Darby & Darby from 1993 to 1998, followed by a role as a Patent Attorney at Parc from 1998 to 2000. He then served as the Manager of Intellectual Property at Neuropace from 2000 to 2006, before joining Rainin Instrument LLC as Legal and IP Counsel from 2006 to 2015. His extensive experience includes litigation management, corporate compliance, and e-business matters.
Education and Bar Membership
Clarke Wixon has been a member of the California Bar since 1994 and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) since 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in intellectual property law and corporate legal matters.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of his professional career, Clarke Wixon engages in various hobbies, including photography and playing electric guitar. He has an interest in home automation and is active in politics, particularly in supporting and promoting social democracy. He currently resides in a semi-rural area north of Columbus, Ohio, after spending nearly two decades in the San Francisco Bay Area.