Mathias W. Samuel

Samuel has an extensive background in business, technology and IP law. He retired from the Minneapolis office of Fish & Richardson, the world’s largest intellectual property law firm, after a 25-year career leading and successfully trying patent and technology cases in venues around the country. He has extensive experience on patent matters including due diligence, freedom to operate, and strategic portfolio development. He also has substantial experience working with start-up and early stage technology companies, especially in the medical device space. He is also a member of an angel investment group based in Minneapolis and regularly evaluates and considers investments in Midwestern start-ups. Mr. Samuel has also served on the board of directors of a number of non-profit organizations.