With a background in mechanical design and engineering, Matt assists clients with patent prosecution matters.
Matt has always been passionate about applying theoretical concepts to real-world technology. He began his career in engineering consulting in the construction industry, where he designed HVAC, fire protection and plumbing systems. However, he had long been intrigued by the patent process: as an undergraduate, a senior project had placed him with an inventor who’d obtained a patent for a new technology. Matt was fascinated by the inventor’s work, and the project sparked an interest in finding a role where he could work regularly with new inventions. A patent agent was a perfect fit.
At Husch Blackwell, Matt assists with patent prosecution for clients in the technology, manufacturing and transportation industries, drafting applications, responding to office actions and providing guidance on the patent process. He especially loves his exposure to so many new technologies, drawing on his training as a consultant to quickly absorb the details of a wide variety of projects.
Matt has a reputation for responsiveness, for being unafraid to dig deeply into details, and for communicating and relating well to clients. However, he’s perhaps most known for his focus on client needs: Matt has a solid understanding of how client needs and goals can differ, and his priority is always to ensure that his advice and his assistance align with client aims.