Mark Oganessian is Partner with the Patrick | Doerr.  With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, including at Netflix and Fox21 Television Studios, Mark is a seasoned business and legal affairs professional with insider knowledge and experience and a genuine leader in handing matters involving content, media, and emerging technology.

 

At Netflix, Mark served as Counsel, negotiating high-stakes series development agreements for original scripted content. He also led key negotiations with studios for licensed projects, cultivating strategic partnerships that drove success across the platform’s global slate.

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Previously, as Director of Business and Legal Affairs at Fox21 Television Studios (a division of 20th Century Fox), Mark played a pivotal role in shaping the business and legal strategy for acclaimed series such as Homeland, The Americans, Mayans MC, and National Geographic originals.

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Beyond traditional media, Mark brings a dynamic perspective from the startup world. At Autograph, the digital media venture co-founded by Tom Brady, he navigated the evolving landscape of blockchain-enabled entertainment, gaming, and sports experiences while managing critical media partnerships.

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Mark’s expertise spans major studios, streaming platforms, and emerging tech—positioning him at the forefront of the ever-evolving entertainment business.

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Mark is the Founder and creator of a unique legal services imprint dedicated to the creative community, THINK CREATIVE LEGAL.

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