Matt Williams
Attorney
Matthew Williams helps clients secure and protect their inventions and intellectual property. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of utility patent applications, performed comprehensive patentability search reports and analyses, conducted IP infringement analyses, provided support in complex IP litigation, and counseled clients on IP strategy and how to leverage their IP assets for maximum value.
As a registered patent attorney, Matthew helps established and emerging businesses identify and protect their good ideas. He has experience with a broad range of electrical, chemical, mechanical, and software technologies such as, UAV, navigation, e-commerce, social media and advertising, image processing, search algorithm, cloud computing, data storage and security, cryptography, machine learning, and blockchain technology.
Admitted to Practice
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2008
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Washington, 2010
Education
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B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, 2013
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J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 2007
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B.S., Interdisciplinary Engineering, University of Washington, 2002
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Washington State Patent Law Association, 2011-present
- Washington State Bar Association, 2010-present
- King County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, 2016-present
- AmeriCorps, 2005
Background
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- Patent Attorney, Athorus PLLC, Stanwood, Wash., 2015-2018
- Associate Patent Attorney, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, Seattle, 2012-2015
- Attorney (solo practice), Bellevue, Wash., 2010-2012
- Patent Agent and IP Assistant, Black Lowe & Graham, Seattle, 2002-2003, 2008-2009