Matthew M. Jakubowski
Executive Committee Member | Co-Chair Cybersecurity | Patent Prosecution | Patent Litigation | IP Licensing
Michigan OfficeP (248) 226-2762mjakubowski@brookskushman.com
Matt is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and co-chairs the firm’s cyber security practice. He counsels clients in a wide range of intellectual property matters, including, IP portfolio management, freedom-to-operate opinions, cybersecurity, litigation, agreement drafting and negotiations, and due diligence projects.
Matt has extensive experience with patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright litigation disputes. His representative patent litigation cases have involved technologies from a variety of fields, including automotive telematics, display systems, data processing systems, computer software, monitoring systems, textile chemical treatments, automotive glass, encryption technology, online and mobile financial service apps and computer systems, and health and wellness consumer products.
Matt has worked to help develop Brook Kushman’s Cybersecurity and Data Privacy group. His experience includes assessing a client’s current cybersecurity and data privacy protocols and developing a comprehensive incident response plan to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
In addition to his deep experience with IP enforcement, litigation and portfolio management matters, he has an active practice counseling clients on patent freedom-to-operate projects and the negotiation and preparation of different types of agreements, including license agreements, joint venture agreements, and development and supply agreements.
Matt received a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. He graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in chemical engineering. He also holds an MBA from Wayne State University.
In his spare time, Matt has coached his three children in Destination Imagination and Grosse Pointe Park Little League Baseball for several years. He describes coaching as being a very rewarding and fun experience. Matt also enjoy boating on Lake St. Clair during the summer months with his wife and children. They have even boated to Cedar Pointe on several occasions!
Organizations and Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Recognitions
Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2017-2021
“Rising Star,” Michigan Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2008-2009, 2011 – 2015
Press Releases
Nine Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2021 Super Lawyers; One Attorney Honored As Rising Star
Eight Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2020 Super Lawyers; Five Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2019 Super Lawyers List; Seven Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Brooks Kushman Announces New Executive Committee to Serve as Firm Leadership
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2018 Super Lawyers List; Eight Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Twelve Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named To 2017 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored As Rising Stars
Fifteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Sixteen Brooks Kushman Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Four Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2013 Super Lawyers List; Ten Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars
Brooks Kushman Attorneys Honored by Michigan Super Lawyers in Intellectual Property
Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2009 Super Lawyers List; Two Up-and-Coming Lawyers Named Rising Stars
Six Brooks Kushman Lawyers Named to 2008 Super Lawyers List; Five Up-and-Coming Attorneys Named Rising Stars
Webinars
Cybersecurity Insights and Trends for Small Businesses
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Year in Review: Major Breaches, Changes in the Law, and Upcoming Trends
Navigating License and Joint Development Agreements; Avoiding Litigation
Media Coverage
Featured, “Ten Attorneys Honored as Rising Stars,” 2013 Rising Stars List, September 2013
Featured, “Two Up-and-Coming Lawyers Named Rising Stars,” 2009 Rising Stars List, October 2009
Presentations
Panelist, “The Opportunities and the Challenges for Data,” Auto IP Event, Intellectual Asset Management and Brooks Kushman P.C., September 2020
Co-Presenter, “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Year in Review: Major Breaches, Changes in the Law, and Upcoming Trends,” BK Hosted Webinar, February 2020
Co-Presenter, “Navigating License and Joint Development Agreements; Avoiding Litigation,” BK Webinar, September 2019
Co-Presenter, “Legal Trends in Cybersecurity & Data Privacy for Business,” Automation Alley Tech Takeover, April 2019