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    Matthew T. Kitces

    Department Attorney


    • Washington, DC
    • Office202.585.8026
      Mobile202.531.3348
    • mkitces@nixonpeabody.com
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    Introduction

    Matt drafts and prosecutes many classes of patent applications and counsels clients on how to build and leverage strong, value-rich patent portfolios. He draws on his significant experience working with clients across a wide variety of technologies to quickly understand complex issues and communicate these sophisticated concepts in unique and effective ways. Matt also takes a personal interest in ensuring his clients maximize the benefit and reach of their innovations.

    Practice Areas

    Intellectual Property

    My focus

    My practice focuses on patent prosecution. I draft and prosecute patent applications for clients from a wide range of technologies, including:

    • Electrical
    • Computing systems, internet-of-things devices and networking environments
    • Software and wireless
    • Big data analytics, machine learning and grid-computing
    • Medical devices and biomedical
    • Industrial manufacturing equipment, processes and systems
    • Metallurgical compositions and processing equipment
    • Musical instruments and software

    In addition, I work closely with inventors and engineers to translate complex innovations into comprehensive and easy-to-digest descriptions. This approach helps ensure a more streamlined patent application filing process so that my clients can maximize the business value of their patent portfolios.

    Looking ahead

    Game-changing inventions broadly impacting many fields of technology are occurring more often than ever. Companies leveraging creative protection strategies and forward-thinking approaches will find themselves leading innovation.

    In the news

    • Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal

      Gut Check: Microbiome Patent Update

      Intellectual Property partner Mark FitzGerald in Boston and associate Matt Kitces in Washington, D.C. contributed this article examining the post-grant review challenge of a U.S. patent related microbiomes and the treatment of cancer. The result could provide an indication of how microbiome-related patents will fare when challenged for validity. Click here for the full article.
      May 2, 2020

    Admitted to practice

    District of Columbia
    Virginia
    U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

    Education

    Washington University, B.S., Biomedical Engineering
    Washington University School of Law, J.D.

    Professional activities

    • American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member
    • Virginia Bar Association, Member

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