Matthew P. Dugan

Profile and Bio

Intellectual property law practice including:

  • Patent preparation and prosecution; Patentability and invalidity searches; Invalidity and non-infringement opinions; Competitive analysis and analytics of intellectual property portfolios.
  • Trademark preparation and prosecution; trademark clearance searches;
  • Counseling, licensing and enforcement activities, and litigation support concerning intellectual property assets.

Technical Arts:

  • Fluid and mechanical power transmission systems
  • Sensors, controls and communication systems
  • Manufacturing processes and automation technologies
  • Vehicle components and systems
  • Firearm and weapon technologies

Admissions

  • Member Ohio Bar
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Education

  • Youngstown State University (B.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1992)
  • Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 2000)

Professional Associations

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association
  • International Trademark Association
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Inventions

Navigating the intellectual property landscape
for more than 20 years