About DiMatteo & Associates
At DiMatteo & Associates, we specialize in providing top-tier intellectual property legal services to inventors, entrepreneurs, and corporations. Our mission is to protect your creative works, technological advancements, and brand identities through innovative legal strategies and personalized service.
Our Philosophy
What makes us different from large, inefficient, and very expensive law firms, is that we only engage the attorneys needed to protect your intellectual property or defend your company and we focus on resolving issues as quickly as possible so you can focus on your business.
Client-Centered Service
We prioritize your needs, offering personalized attention and tailored solutions.
Strategic Thinking
Combining legal expertise with industry knowledge to develop effective strategies.
Integrity and Excellence
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our dealings.
John DiMatteo
Founder & Principal Attorney
John M. DiMatteo is a distinguished trial and appellate attorney with over 30 years of experience in intellectual property litigation. His career is marked by successful representations of major corporations in high-stakes cases and landmark decisions that have shaped the Intellectual Property landscape.
Technical Expertise
John’s background in engineering, computer science, and biotechnology enables him to navigate cases involving complex and advanced technologies such as:
- Near Field Communication (NFC) Chips
- Cam Phaser Hydraulics in Internal Combustion Engines
- shRNAi to Suppress Gene Expression in Cells
- Antisense Oligonucleotides to Correct mRNA Splicing Defects
- Voice-over-IP in Cable Modems
- Hydrofluorocarbon Refrigerants
- High-Speed Data Compression
Education & Credentials
- LL.M. in Trial Advocacy – Temple University
- Juris Doctor – St. John’s University
- M.S. in Biotechnology – Columbia University
- M.S. in Computer Science – Polytechnic University
- B.S. in Engineering – Polytechnic Institute of New York
Professional Affiliation
- Former Chair of IP Practice at Willkie Farr & Gallaher LLP and Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP.
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth and Seventh Circuits, and multiple U.S. District Courts.
Beyond the Courtroom
John is an adventurer at heart. In 2018-2019, he circumnavigated the globe with his wife on his own 50’ sailboat with the World ARC Rally, demonstrating leadership and determination both in and out of the courtroom.
Let’s take the next step together.
Our multidisciplinary approach combines legal expertise with technical knowledge to provide you with robust protection and strategic advantages.