Matthew A. Lembo
Matthew A. Lembo is a counsel in the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice, focusing on patent litigation.
As an integral member of numerous trial teams, Matthew has experience in every stage of litigation from the pleadings through appeal, and has applied his broad scientific knowledge to technologies ranging from pharmaceuticals to complex mechanical and electrical devices.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Matthew served as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) while simultaneously earning his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. After graduating from law school, Matthew clerked for the Honorable Raymond C. Clevenger, III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, followed by the Honorable Leonard P. Stark of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., 2017
- Northwestern University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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New York
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New Jersey
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Pennsylvania
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Related Employment
- Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 2020-2022
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA, Patent Examiner, 2012-2016
Clerkships
- Hon. Leonard P. Stark, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
- Hon. Raymond C. Clevenger, III, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Patent Law, 2024-2025