Matthew Zischka

With exceptional problem-solving abilities and a superior eye for detail, Matt is adept at counselling and guiding electrical, electronics, software and mechanical clients through complex IP challenges. He provides legal opinions and advice on transactions, licensing, assertions of patent infringement, and interpretation of commercial contracts and agreements.

Matt leverages 20 years of patent prosecution, licensing and litigation support experience with deep industry knowledge to help his clients successfully commercialize and protect their intellectual property. Harnessing his experience and technical expertise Matt also lead’s the patent and industrial design group in Smart & Biggar’s Toronto office. The group provides sophisticated legal counsel and manages patent portfolios across a wide range of client industries.

Matt is in high demand for his capacity to solve complex patent issues, as well as to prepare and prosecute patent applications. As a lawyer, engineer and patent agent, he has specialized expertise advising public and private companies in the electrical, software, electronics, cloud, mobile, mechanical, and medical device fields, and in emerging technologies such as AI, cryptography and Fintech.

Matt is a trusted advisor in the development and execution of revenue-generating software licensing programs. He expertly renders opinions on license agreements that are uniquely tailored to each of his clients with their business objectives in mind. He also negotiates license terms such as specific rights and limitations, license fees or royalties, duration, allocation of risk and liability and territorial limitations.

Matt often lectures on intellectual property law topics and is consistently recognized as an expert in Canadian Intellectual Property Law and patent law in various national and international surveys.

He receives extensive praise from clients and colleagues, noting he’s a “great ambassador for the profession.” Matt is known for his attention to detail, technical knowledge and understanding of the latest industry changes. As clients have commented: “You can go to him with the most puzzling questions and can refer work to him with total trust” (IAM Patents 1000, 2017).