Matthew is a highly experienced IP lawyer with a particular interest in patent litigation in the technology, telecommunications and engineering sectors. He advises clients on UK and UPC proceedings and coordinates litigation with parallel actions in other jurisdictions. Matthew’s scientific education and enthusiasm for technology underpin his focus as a patent litigation specialist.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in some of the largest and most significant patent disputes before the UK courts.

With a strong technical background, Matthew is adept at navigating complex patent disputes across a wide range of technologies. Examples of highly technical subject matter underpinning his cases include Hadamard coding in cellular communications, switched-mode power converters in dimmable LED bulbs, inertial navigation systems used in military equipment, and cloud computing and infrastructure. His experience in technology is notably diverse, however, covering fields including consumer and automotive products, electronics, video games and GPS technology.

Matthew has extensive experience in SEP and FRAND matters, having represented both patent holders and implementers in landmark cases, including Unwired Planet v Huawei, Conversant v Huawei & ZTE, Philips v Asus and Panasonic v Xiaomi & OPPO.

In addition to UK litigation, Matthew frequently coordinates UK court proceedings with parallel actions in other jurisdictions including Europe (and the UPC), the USA, China and international patent offices. His expertise also includes patent risk assessment, freedom-to-operate advice, licensing strategy and guiding clients through the evolving Unified Patent Court.

As a qualified Solicitor Advocate, Matthew is authorized to appear before all courts in England and Wales.

Some of Matthew’s work highlights include:

• Panasonic v Xiaomi & OPPO – advising Panasonic in proceedings against Xiaomi and OPPO regarding 3G and 4G Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and global FRAND licensing terms.
• Advising an online queueing solutions provider in a patent dispute regarding methods for managing online traffic during high-demand periods.
• Conversant v Huawei & ZTE – advising ZTE in proceedings brought by Conversant regarding SEPs and global FRAND licensing terms.
• Philips v Garmin – advising Philips in a patent infringement dispute with Garmin, involving motion-sensing and activity monitoring technology used in Garmin’s wearable devices.
• Philips v Megaman – advising Philips lighting in a patent infringement dispute with Megaman UK concerning electronic lighting technology used in dimmable LED bulbs.
• BAE v Thales – advising Thales in defending a UK patent revocation claim brought by BAE systems. The dispute centred on the validity of a patent held by Thales relating to head tracking technology used in fighter pilot helmets.
• Unwired Planet v Huawei, Samsung and Google – advising Samsung and Google in proceedings brought by Unwired Planet, addressing critical issues around SEPs and FRAND licensing. This high-profile dispute, ultimately resolved by the UK Supreme Court, established significant precedents on global FRAND licences and the enforcement rights of SEP holders, reshaping patent litigation in the telecoms industry.
• Philips v Nintendo – advising Philips in a patent infringement dispute with Nintendo, involving motion control technology used in Nintendo’s Wii gaming consoles.

Matthew is co-editor of the EPO and SEP case law reports published monthly by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA). He also writes articles for respected IP Journals and blogs (including IAM, Managing IP, Kluwer and Patent Lawyer Monthly).

Within Bristows, Matthew sits on the trainee recruitment and diversity committees and is one of the firm’s coordinators with IP Inclusive.