Matthew Balint joined COJK as a law clerk in 2005 and became an associate in 2006. He brings to the firm a strong background in mechanical engineering, particularly in the field of aviation. His technical experience includes over 15 years of aircraft design as a structural engineer for the Boeing Company. Matt’s design experience includes new commercial aircraft design, as well as manufacturing support of existing product lines. His current practice involves patent procurement, due diligence, opinions, reexamination, and agreements, with an emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical technologies. He also has extensive experience filing and prosecuting patent applications under the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s accelerated examination procedures.
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2005
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, 1990
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA, 2005 to present
Technical Experience
- Structural Design Engineer, The Boeing Company, 1990 to 2005
Bar & Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Affiliations
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- National Society of Professional Engineers
- Washington Law & Politics Rising Star, 2010