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!