Matthew P. Harper
Counsel,
Dallas
Practice Description
Matthew P. Harper focuses his practice on intellectual property, complex commercial litigation, trade secret litigation, technology, and business counseling, primarily in the area of computer hardware, software, telecommunications, and the Internet. Mr. Harper has litigated cases in the federal courts throughout the country and at the International Trade Commission. He also counsels clients regarding portfolio analysis, litigation and licensing strategy, and copyright clearance.
Representations
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Represented one of the world's largest cellular telephone manufacturers in multi-national, multi-patent litigation involving GSM-related patents and the meaning of FRAND commitments to standards-setting organizations
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Represented major Korean manufacturer in multi-jurisdictional lawsuits involving patent claims related to Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) modules; tort claims relating to breach of fiduciary duty, intentional interference with contract, and spoliation of evidence; and equitable claims relating to unclean hands
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Defended large telecommunications company in patent dispute relating to billing software
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Defended Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer in multi-patent litigation involving semiconductor manufacturing processes
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Represented university in licensing negotiations related to patent portfolio covering virtual colonoscopy technologies
Press Releases/In the News
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"Newsmakers" section, Texas Lawyer; November 02, 2009
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"Newsmakers" section, Texas Lawyer; October 19, 2009
Presentations/Publications
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"The Extraterritorial Effect of U.S. Patent Law," Advanced Intellectual Property Law 2010 CLE, Austin, Texas, March 2010
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Client Alert: Zubulake Judge Gives Guidance Regarding Preservation and Collection of Electronic Evidence, February 03, 2010
Activities
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Member, Dallas Bar Association
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Member, State Bar of Texas