Gesmer Updegrove LLP

Intellectual Property (IP)

Partner

Matt merges and protects your ideas with precision. Matt Connors is Gesmer’s Intellectual Property Department Head and Partner who brings a unique blend of legal insight and entrepreneurial acumen to his practice at Gesmer Updegrove LLP. With a robust background spanning electrical engineering and a tenure as a former Examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Matt offers clients a distinct advantage in patent prosecution and strategic IP counseling. His expertise in electrical and computer-related technologies is bolstered by his experience evaluating patentability and ensuring compliance with rigorous legal standards.

Matt Connors is a seasoned advocate in Intellectual Property law, specializing in patent prosecution and counseling. His background as a former USPTO Examiner enhances his ability to navigate complex patent matters, providing clients with strategic guidance tailored to their business objectives. Matt’s tenure as a named partner at Gauthier & Connors LLP underscores his commitment to excellence and client success in the evolving intellectual property landscape.

University of Notre Dame Engineering College Advisory Council, member

American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), member

Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA), member

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D.

University of Notre Dame, B.S., Electrical Engineering

Stonehill College, B.A.,