Defending Innovations
DiMatteo & Associates is a premier intellectual property law firm dedicated to protecting your innovations and advancing your business goals.
Defending Your Company
DiMatteo & Associates is also dedicated to defending your company against claims of intellectual property infringement.
“An extremely capable and impressive trial lawyer.”
Chambers USA
“A skilled strategist able to connect with juries because he’s down to earth.”
Chambers USA
“A technical genius who impresses with his sharp mind, quick strategic thinking and ability to solve problems”
Chambers USA
Why Choose DiMatteo & Associates?
Proven Track Record
Successfully represented industry leaders like Philips Electronics, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories, Johnson & Johnson, and Bloomberg LLP in complex patent infringement and related IP cases.
Technical Expertise
Deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies across electrical and mechanical engineering, computer science, and biology.
Personalized Approach
Tailored legal strategies that align with your unique business objectives.
Industry Recognition
Named an Intellectual Property Trailblazer by The National Law Journal and recognized by Chambers USA as “an extremely capable and impressive trial lawyer”, a “skilled strategist able to connect with juries because he is down to earth”, and “a technical genius who impresses with his sharp mind, quick strategic thinking and ability to solve problems effectively.”
Recent & Significant Victories
Melchior v. Hilite International
Successfully represented Hilite International as lead counsel in a jury trial and appeal where we invalidated plaintiff’s $25 million patent for hydraulic cam phasers used in internal combustion engines. Our cross examination of the plaintiff’s expert was cited as the key evidence invalidating the patent.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratories v. Ropes & Gray
Successfully represented CSHL as lead counsel in a patent malpractice action against a large law firm that settled on the courthouse steps the day before trial for $7 million. A high-water mark for patent malpractice claims.
Philips Electronics v. Iwasaki Electric
Successfully represented Philips as lead counsel in an $65 million jury verdict against Iwasaki Electric for patent infringement of Philips’ Emmy Award winning invention for an ultra-high pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp. Named Litigator of the Week in the New York Law Journal.
Yingbin Nature Wood Ind. Co. v. International Trade Commission
Successfully represented Unilin as lead trial counsel before the International Trade Commission securing a general exclusion order barring all unlicensed importation of laminate click flooring. The award formed the basis of Unilin’s $140 million per year licensing program.
Swatch v. Bloomberg LLP
Successfully represented Bloomberg LLP news division in fair use defense of a copyright claim brought Swatch.
In the Matter of Certain Digital Processors
Successfully defended Philips Electronics as lead counsel in an ITC action filed by Biax seeking to bar importation of Very Long Instruction Word microprocessors used in multimedia devices. While other defendants paid in total over $100 million to settle with Biax we were able to prove at trial that all three of Biax’s patents were not infringed and unenforceable.
Practice Areas
DiMatteo & Associates offers a full spectrum of intellectual property legal services designed to protect and enhance your innovations.
Patents
We work to help you protect your technological innovations by counseling you on how best to secure your intellectual property rights, enforcing your rights against infringement, or defending you against claims of infringement. Our services encompass all aspects of patent litigation and strategic portfolio management to maximize the value of your inventions.
Trademarks
We work with you to help you safeguard your brand identity through comprehensive trademark, service mark, and trade dress enforcement actions. By ensuring your marks and designs remain unique and protected, we help your brand stand out and prevent unauthorized use. We also can help you defend against claims of trademark infringement.
Copyrights
We defend your creative works from unauthorized reproduction and distribution. We help you maintain control over your original content, including software, literary works, art, and multimedia. We are also experienced in defending companies against claims of copyright infringement.
Trade Secrets
We secure your confidential business information through effective policies, agreements, and legal action against misappropriation. By protecting your trade secrets, we help you maintain a competitive advantage in your industry. We also have extensive experience with non-compete agreements used to protect trade secrets and other related rights.
Recognitions and Awards
Tried and tested over time
Intellectual Property
Trailblazer
Chambers USA
Leading Lawyer
Benchmark Litigation
Star Lawyer
BTI Client Service
All-Star
Your intellectual property is an asset that requires robust protection.
At DiMatteo & Associates, we are committed to safeguarding your innovations and helping you navigate the complexities of Intellectual Property law with confidence and clarity.