Matthew Metzger

Patent guidance across a broad industry range

Matt Metzger strategically builds and manages patent portfolios across mechanical and electrical technologies for Fortune 100 companies, universities, mid-size companies and startups. His technical experience spans mechanical and electrical technologies across multiple industries, including:

• Automation and control technologies, including wireless communication and control systems.
• Alternative energy systems, including turbines, solar panels and energy storage devices.
• Consumer products, including sports and musical equipment, apparel and wearables.
• Manufacturing and warehousing, including Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing and exoskeletons.
• Heavy machinery, including agricultural equipment, transmission assemblies and industrial vehicles.
• Smart technologies and systems, including augmented reality and virtual reality technologies (AR/VR) and wireless locking devices.
• Medical and therapeutic devices

Matt’s unique blend of engineering, legal and business acumen sets him apart as a sought-after advisor for business owners seeking a competitive edge.

• Manages U.S. and foreign patent portfolios, drafts and prosecutes applications across diverse technologies, and aligns intellectual property (IP) protection with client business goals.
• Performs comprehensive patent landscape analyses, freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches and patentability analyses, distilling complex findings into clear, practical guidance for decision-makers.
• Counsels clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), conducts patent due diligence and advises clients on patent licensing to mitigate risk during business transactions.
• Drafts cease and desist letters and protects clients’ IP rights in federal court by formulating litigation strategies, managing discovery and preparing infringement contentions, invalidity contentions and claim construction briefs.