Matthew M. Karas

Matt applies his technical experience with electronics to assist clients in reaching desirable strategic outcomes. He is involved in managing large patent portfolios as well as prosecuting patent applications in a variety of technology areas, including numerous business method and software security patents. Matt works on prosecution matters at many stages, including initial application creation and filing, appeals, and reissue procedures. He furthers clients’ goals by preparing invalidity and noninfringement opinions, as well as in reviewing license agreements. Matt’s litigation practice includes drafting motions, writing briefs, and developing inter partes review (IPR) petitions.

Matt is a former extern with the USPTO, where he worked in diverse technology areas ranging from business methods to over-the-air signal processing. His time spent at the USPTO and at a university technology transfer office provides him with valuable insight, which he uses to enhance his practice.

Matt has been recognized on the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll.