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Matthew D. Weirich
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  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
+1 202 408 4084
matthew.weirich@finnegan.com matthew.weirich@finnegan.com

Matthew D. Weirich

Patent Agent

  • +1 202 408 4084 +1 202 408 4084
  • matthew.weirich@finnegan.com matthew.weirich@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
  • vCard

Matthew Weirich is a patent agent focusing on patent drafting and prosecution in the electrical and computer arts. He brings a controls-focused electrical engineering background that spans power and industrial systems; signal processing and radio frequency (RF); and embedded tools. Matthew also has experience related to energy, automotive, defense, and finance technologies.

Matthew’s technical foundation includes large-scale power and controls work as an intern at an American multinational oil and gas corporation. He worked on transformers and large power electronics as well as variable frequency drive (VFD) reliability improvements. While an intern at a U.S. military research laboratory, Matthew worked on relay modernization planning, and radar countermeasure hardware development. He also performed RF analysis and testing with MATLAB, universal software radio peripherals (USRPs), and spectrum analyzers.

 

Beyond his technical expertise, Matthew is a decorated clay target shooter and competitive golfer. He is a state, regional, and national champion multiple times over in clay target shooting at the high school level, and served as captain of the University of Maryland’s clay target team, earning numerous collegiate medals. On the golf course, Matthew is a state-level competitor with years of dynamic experience. His commitment to excellence in sport reflects the same discipline and focus he brings to patent strategy and innovation.

 

In pro bono matters, Matthew has supported veterans’ advocacy, including assistance with a congressional letter on behalf of a Vietnam veteran.

 

Et Cetera

  • Named inventor, Interactive Traffic System, Method and Control Devices, U.S. Patent No. 12,067,870, 2024.

  • Named inventor, Wheel or Tire With an Illuminable Feature, U.S. Patent No. 11,560,088, 2023.

  • Holds U.S. government secret clearance. 

Insights

Conference

IEE-HKN Pathways to Industry Conference IEE-HKN Pathways to Industry Conference

February 25-27,2026

Virtual

Articles

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Secondary Considerations in Patent Validity Challenges: Understanding Their Role in IPR and District Court Litigation Secondary Considerations in Patent Validity Challenges: Understanding Their Role in IPR and District Court Litigation

November 4, 2025

Articles

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution Trending at the PTAB: 1 Year of Denials of Institution

July 26, 2024

Law360

Professional Activities

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
    (member)
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

University of Maryland
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 2025

Matthew's Practices

AI + Finnegan
AI + Patent
Prosecution and Portfolio Management
Design Rights
Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Matthew's Industries

AI, Electronics, and Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
Chemicals, Industrials, and Materials
Additive Manufacturing
Communications
Financial Services and Business Systems
Energy
Clean Energy and Renewables
Oil and Gas
Transportation and Logistics
Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Automotive and Smart Mobility Tech

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