Matthew A. Blair

Represented a small medical device company against patent infringement claims brought by a multinational pharmaceutical company; managed discovery, researched and briefed various motions, and worked with experts to prepare claim construction briefing and declarations; also represented the same medical device company in breach-of-contract litigation against a former licensee.

Represented a large pharmaceutical company in various patent litigations and licensing negotiations against potential infringers; worked on cases involving preliminary injunction motions, expedited discovery, and venue disputes; worked with experts to prepare briefing and declarations in support of preliminary injunction, drafted discovery papers, and advised on proposed license agreements; also represented the same pharmaceutical company in litigation to enforce an earlier patent license agreement.

Represented a technology R&D company in licensing and assertion of patents relating to AVC and HEVC video standards.

Represented a large brokerage firm in a multi-week jury trial involving claims of patent infringement brought by an independent software vendor; supported the trial team by briefing discovery and evidentiary motions and by preparing trial witnesses.