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Matthew S. Russell

Principal

T 919.636.7866

M 412.334.2410

mrussell@kdwfirm.com

Matthew S. Russell

Matthew Russell specializes in providing clearance searches to determine infringement risks for products, and invalidity searches to determine prior art references for issued patents. He possesses more than a decade of experience in computer science and engineering prior to joining KDW, with stints at the firm throughout his career as a technology specialist. Matthew also has Patent Examiner experience, having worked for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office specializing in computer gaming patent applications. Before entering the practice of law, Matthew worked for a department of defense contracting as a Project Engineer for three years with experience in sonar system design. 

With varied experience within his field, Matthew has an acute understanding of the business side of IP, and specializes in preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in several specific industries including computer science, mobile computing, wireless standards, electric technologies, and business methods. 

While earning his law degree, Matthew was a member of the Journal of Law and Commerce, the Student Intellectual Property Law Association, and the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Certificate Program. 

Prior Experience

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Examiner, 2010 - 2011
  • Kacvinsky Daisak Bluni PLLC, Technology Specialist, 2009 - 2010
  • Carnegie Mellon University Department of Technology Transfer, Researcher, 2009
  • Bricmont Inc., Technical Writer, 2008 - 2009
  • Kacvinsky LLC, Technology Specialist, 2008
  • Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Systems Engineer III, 2004 - 2007

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T 919.636.7866

M 412.334.2410

mrussell@kdwfirm.com

Practice Areas

  • Patent Counseling
    • Patent Drafting and Prosecution
      • Product Clearance

        Education

        • University of Pittsburgh School of LawJD, 2010
        • West Virginia UniversityBS, Computer Science, 2004
        • West Virginia UniversityBS, Computer Engineering, 2004

        Admissions

        • Bar Admissions
          • North Carolina
          • Pennsylvania
        • Other Admissions
          • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

        Industry

        • Software and Computer Services
          • Technology, Hardware and Electronics

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