Matthew L. Cutler
Mr. Cutler's practice encompasses the handling of a broad spectrum of contested intellectual property matters. He counsels clients, ranging from emerging businesses to multi-nationals, in connection with their worldwide intellectual property portfolios.
His specialties include patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret litigation; freedom-to-operate opinions, both infringement and validity analyses; counseling for international disputes, and due diligence support pertaining to intellectual property transactions. Prior to entering law school, Mr. Cutler worked as a process engineering and production supervisor for a multinational consumer products company.
Mr. Cutler has extensive experience in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri handling intellectual property rights litigation matters. Further, Mr. Cutler has served in many cases as local counsel in light of his participation as one of two patent attorneys on a committee to draft Local Patent Rules for the Eastern District of Missouri (the Local Patent Rules were adopted on January 1, 2011). Mr. Cutler is also a certified mediator, handling all varieties of complex litigation, with a focus on federal causes of action, including patent litigation, trademark litigation, copyright litigation, misappropriation of trade secrets litigation, and other cases involving intellectual property laws.
Representative Cases
- Lowell Manufacturing v. Atlas Sound Read More »
- Hunter Engineering Co. v. Snap-On Inc. Read More »
- Hunter Engineering Co. vs. Hennessy Industries, Inc. Read More »
- KV Pharmaceutical Co. v. Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc Read More »
- Discus Dental, LLC v. Triumph Pharmaceuticals Inc. Read More »
- Dodge-Regupol v. RB Rubber Read More »
- CBC Distribution v. Major League Baseball Read More »
- Litecubes v. Glow Products Read More »
- Iridex v. Synergetics Read More »
- Synergetics v. Hurst & McGowan Read More »
- Graphics House v. Bead Pens International Read More »
- Triumph Pharmaceuticals v. Oxyfresh Worldwide Read More »
- Hawthorne Education Services v. Dr. Ronald Friedman Read More »
Education
J.D., Washington University in St. LouisB.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
- Jury verdict of “willful” utility patent infringement, “willful” copyright infringement and an award of attorney fees.
- Jury verdict of trade secret misappropriation and an award of attorney fees.
- Jury verdict of design patent infringement.
- Seven figure settlement for the client-Defendant in a utility patent infringement action.
- Convinced the Plaintiff in a trademark infringement lawsuit to settle contingent upon payment of client-Defendant’s attorney fees.
- Defense verdict in false advertising case.
- Numerous settlements after Markman hearings, dispositive motions, or other case developments that were significant successes for our clients.
- Experience in resolving international intellectual property disputes, including in China, Korea, Taiwan, Europe, and Japan.
- Obtained arbitrator ruling on behalf of client-plaintiff that included seven-figure damages award, above-industry average royalty moving forward, and attorney fees.
Honors & Distinctions
- Missouri Super Lawyers: 2011, 2012
- Missouri Super Lawyer: Rising Star, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2010
- Up & Coming Lawyer, as named by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2009
- Member of the Year, Notre Dame Club of St. Louis, 2008
Professional Affiliations
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Eastern District of Missouri Patent Rules Committee
- Missouri Bar Association
Charitable Involvement
Mr. Cutler is a founding member and member of the Board of Directors for the Joshua Chamberlain Society, a charity which supports seriously injured or fallen military veterans and their families, online at www.chamberlainsociety.org.
He also participates in other charitable work, including involvement with the Danforth Plant Science Center, and the University of Notre Dame Club of St. Louis.
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Matthew L. Cutler
PrincipalSt. Louis Metro Office
(314) 726-7522
mcutler@hdp.com
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Eastern District of Missouri