• Profile

Matthew Balun focuses his practice on strategic patent portfolio development, with an emphasis in the Electronics and Software industry areas. Mr. Balun has prepared and prosecuted patent applications in a variety of technology areas, including nanofabrication processes, nanoscale materials, thin films, photovoltaics, semiconductor die packages, consumer electronics, networking, and software systems.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Balun served as an extern for the Honorable Charles R. Breyer at the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California in 2009.

Education

  • University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D. (2010)
    cum laude, Hastings Science & Technology Law Journal, Founding Member and Executive Articles Editor
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Nuclear Engineering (2007)
    Departmental Citation Award for work in Nuclear Engineering

Bar Admissions

  • California (2011)

Admissions

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (2012)

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