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Matthew A. Lembo Counsel

  • New York

    D +1.332.238.2757

    F +1.212.977.1649

    New York

    1155 Avenue of the Americas, 22nd Floor

    New York, NY 10036-2711

    +1.332.238.2757

    MLembo@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

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.

Professional Recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Patent Law, 2024

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, 2018 - 2019
  • Hon. Raymond C. Clevenger, III, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2017 - 2018

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
  • 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

Education

  • University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, J.D., 2017
  • Northwestern University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 2011