Matthew J. Hlinka

Matthew’s litigation experience spans all phases of federal district court and ITC litigation as well as international arbitration, from pre-suit investigations through trial and post-trial briefing. His responsibilities include developing and preparing detailed contentions, managing complex discovery, taking and defending fact and expert depositions, working with expert witnesses to prepare expert reports, drafting briefs and motions, and conducting direct and cross examinations of witnesses at trial. Matthew is an experienced manager of litigation teams and day-to-day litigation activities. 

Matthew’s practice includes patent prosecution and client counseling. He handles preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, coordinating foreign prosecution, developing patent portfolio strategies, preparing opinions on patent infringement and validity, and drafting license agreements.

Prior to his legal career, Matthew worked as an instrumentation engineer for Ambitech Engineering in Downers Grove, Illinois. He provided on-site construction field support and assisted with the specification and procurement of instrumentation for a new polysilicate production plant.

Matthew has been repeatedly recognized by the D.C. Bar’s Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll for his advocacy on behalf of disabled veterans before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.