Matthew Leaper

Personal Introduction

EXPERIENCED, INTERNATIONAL Matthew Leaper & Associates proudly offers intellectual property services to clients located anywhere in the world. Our international practice is led by a registered US patent attorney with 10,000+ hours of professional experience in Canada and the US. The work is generally limited to intellectual property law matters and related proceedings before US federal courts, US administrative agencies like the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and foreign equivalents like the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, the European Intellectual Property Office, the Korean Intellectual Property Office, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. STRATEGIC ADVISORS. Highly skilled in all aspects of intellectual property counselling, we consistently generate economic value for clients primarily within the computer, electrical, and mechanical arts. Our broad expertise in numerous technical areas allows us to help our clients develop and acquire new technologies by advising them on all types of intellectual property law matters related thereto, including those relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and like concerns in Canada, the US, and around the world. We routinely advise our clients on strategies for more effectively managing their risks by conducting due diligence and infringement analyses, preparing validity opinions, and drafting various agreements on the assignment, licensing and transfer of protected technologies. WORLD CLASS PROSECUTORS. Mr. Leaper’s legal career started with drafting and prosecuting patent applications at some of the best law firms in North America - including Smart & Biggar, Bookoff McAndrews, and Lerner David. Pursuant to this experience, our team has successfully drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent applications around the world, and across a wide range of technologies including: biotechnology, diagnostic sensors, energy efficiency technologies, haptics, laser technologies and applications, manufacturing methods, medical devices and implants, non-invasive surgical technologies, and software applications, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. FIRST CLASS SERVICES. To extend our reach, we have partnered with dozens of “associates” around the world, including strategic agents and/or lawyers at various law firms. We typically take the lead on drafting and substantive analysis to maximize efficiencies because our billable rates are typically lower than that of our partners. This approach - what we call “quarterbacking” - combined with our experience, focus, and network, allows us to provide exceptional client value to start-ups and SMEs. LITIGATION SUPPORT. Our team of associates includes litigating attorneys experienced with enforcing intellectual property rights around the world. We are currently taking on a limited number of litigation matters therewith, including patent and trademark enforcement matters where the capabilities and experience of our team is well positioned to add value to the litigation to the litigation effort. Alternative fee arrangements (e.g., contingency) will be considered on a case-by-base basis. A DYNAMIC ADDITION. Good work requires trusted relationships. We therefore strive to deliver top tier professional services to a limited number of long-term clients, working everyday to help them to build and maintain their legal monopolies in the most efficient manner possible. Please let us know if there is an opportunity to work together. Your call is welcome.