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Matthew C. Loppnow

Focus: Patents

Mr. Loppnow has worked in the IP field since 1995 and has prepared, prosecuted, and evaluated over 1,000 patent applications including hundreds of standards-essential patents. He was initially trained as a patent examiner and later served as in-house counsel at a top-10 company in issued patents. Mr. Loppnow specializes in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in areas including telecommunications, networks, electronic devices, computer hardware and software, audio components, and video components.

Professional Background

  • 2024 - present – Hickman Becker Bingham Ledesma LLP
  • 2007 - 2024 – Private practice–Illinois law firms
  • 2001 - 2007 – Senior Patent Counsel, Motorola Mobility, Libertyville, IL
  • 1999 - 2001 – Private practice–Virginia & Wisconsin law firms
  • 1995 - 1999 – Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Arlington, VA

Education

  • 1998, J.D. – George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, VA
  • 1986, B.S. – Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Platteville, WI

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin – 2001
  • United States Patent & Trademark Office – 2000