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Matthew Satchwell

Partner
US Vice Chair, Patent Litigation Practice
Chicago
About

Matt Satchwell is a trial attorney who focuses his patent litigation practice on representing clients in the automotive device, semiconductor, integrated circuit, navigation, mobile communications devices, power electronics and communications technology.

Matt has years of experience representing his clients in patent jury trials, ITC trials and inter partes reviews.

Matt has achieved significant courtroom successes for his clients in complex intellectual property cases in a variety of federal district courts popular with patent plaintiffs, among them the Eastern District of Texas, the Eastern District of Michigan, the Northern District of Illinois, the Northern District of California, the District of Delaware and the District of New Jersey.

Matt also has extensive experience in Section 337 patent investigations before the International Trade Commission and has represented some of the world's largest technology companies in complex, multi-patent ITC litigation. He is well versed in the particularities of ITC litigation from both the complainant's and respondent's perspective, including recent experience representing many of the world's largest computer, mobile communications and automotive companies in several different large-scale investigations involving dozens of patents.

Matt was lead counsel in one of the first inter partes reviews filed under the new America Invents Act and continues to routinely argue and win IPR hearings at the Patent Trials and Appeals Board. As a registered patent attorney, he enjoys representing his clients in IPR proceedings on a variety of technology.

Matt's technical experience includes a strong background in mathematics, software theory and development, theoretical physics and electrical engineering. He is comfortable with a wide array of technologies, especially the high-tech fields of electrical, software and mechanical engineering.

Areas of FocusIntellectual PropertyPatent Litigation
Bar admissionsIllinoisUnited States Patent and Trademark Office
CourtsUnited States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganUnited States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisUnited States District Court for the Western District of OklahomaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganUnited States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisUnited States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Education
  • J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
    Symposium Editor, Journal of International Economic Law
    Moot Court Board
    President, Penn Intellectual Property Group
  • B.A., Washington University in St. Louis 2003
    summa cum laude
  • J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School
    Symposium Editor, Journal of International Economic Law
    Moot Court Board
    President, Penn Intellectual Property Group

Awards

  • Chambers USA
    • Band 4, Illinois Intellectual Property (2021-2022) 
    • Chambers comments, "Matthew Satchwell is regularly called upon to represent clients in complex patent disputes, including those before the ITC. He has notable experience acting for technology and manufacturing sector clients." Clients say, "Matt is an excellent team leader of complicated litigation in which a number of defendants are involved."
  • The Legal 500 United States
    • Recommended, Patent Litigation: Full Coverage (2015, 2017-2022)
    • Clients note, "Matthew Satchwell is client-oriented and a great litigator and negotiator."
    • Recommended, Patents: Licensing (2020-2021)
    • Recommended, Patents: Litigation (International Trade Commission) (2016-2021) 

Matt has been listed among the IAM Patent 1000 every year since 2015.  In 2017 that publication noted that Matt "focuses on the end game from the moment a case is filed, which means he is thoroughly prepared for trial, but equally well placed to end disputes with a business resolution before trial." That publication also stated in 2016 that "Unstoppable force Matthew Satchwell has elevated [DLA Piper's] group to the next level…Matt is proactive and ridiculously diligent, and very experienced, too."   

In 2016, for a second time, Matt was named to Law360's list of "Rising Stars," which recognizes lawyers under 40 who have impressive legal accomplishments in their respective practices. Law360 highlighted his innovative approach to complex patent jury trials, ITC trials, and inter partes reviews in automotive, GPS, consumer electronics, and electrical engineering matters. When naming Matt to its 2014 list of Rising Stars, Law360 hailed his "successful international practice representing some of the world's largest technology companies in major patent litigation." Only 10 IP lawyers in total were named to that list. Law360 also noted that he "has established himself as an expert in American patent litigation in Japan."

Also in 2014, the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin's 40 Under 40 selected Matt, noting "at a young age, Satchwell has already experienced great success in court in complex intellectual property cases."

Insight Overview

Matt regularly gives lectures offering CLE credit on intellectual property, patent and antitrust issues and frequently speaks in the US, Japan and Korea on a variety of topics relating to US patent litigation.

Seminars

  • “How Could an Investigation at the ITC Affect Your Business or Your Clients?”  2013 ABA Annual Meeting, August 2013
  • “Post-Grant Challenges Under the AIA: The Strategy and Practice of Litigating Before The Patent Trial and Appeals Board.” Sponsored by the Japan Institute for Promoting Invention and Innovation.  April 2013

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