Overview
Matt Szalach is an experienced intellectual property attorney with a primary focus in preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications. He handles patents in a broad range of technologies, including mechanical, electromechanical, biomechanical, automotive, controls, and electric arts.
- Renders freedom-to-operate, invalidity, state-of-the-art, and patentability opinions
- Handles and files reissue patent applications
- Handles inter partes review proceedings as well as patent appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Services
Practice Areas
Industries
Experience
Representative Matters
- Served as a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry prior to law school
Prior Experience
- Harness, Dickey & Pierce, PLC, Partner, 2012-2014; Associate Patent Attorney, 2004-2012; Patent Agent, 2003-2004; Law Clerk, 2002-2003
- General Motors Corporation, Advanced Vehicle Engineer, 2000-2001
- Chrysler Corporation, Engineer, 1998-2000
Credentials
Education
Wayne State University Law School, J.D.
University of Michigan, M.S.
- Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering
Admissions
- Michigan
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Recognition
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025
- Recognized in the practice areas of:
- Litigation - Patent, 2023-2025
- Patent Law, 2023-2025
- Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2024-2025
Professional & Community Involvement
State Bar of Michigan
- Intellectual Property Law Section
American Bar Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
Lighthouse of Oakland County
- Emergency Services Treasurer, 2012-present
- Board of Directors, 2010-present