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Your Trusted Intellectual Property Law Partner in San Jose
MatterLight IP is a dedicated intellectual property law firm serving clients in San Jose, CA and internationally. Our attorneys bring a combined 44 years of legal experience and engineering expertise to help clients protect innovations through patents, trademarks, and product licensing strategies. We specialize in navigating complex patent processes, international foreign patent filings, and crafting licensing agreements that maximize asset value.Our technical proficiency enables seamless communication with inventors about their developments, while our global network supports cross-border intellectual property protection. Committed to maintaining BBB Accreditation since 2017, we adhere to the highest standards of legal ethics and client service in all aspects of intellectual property law.
Services
Patents
Trademarks
Product Licensing
International Foreign Patents
Intellectual Property Law
Highlights and features
- 44 years combined legal and engineering expertise in intellectual property law
- Specialized knowledge in international foreign patent filings and strategies
- Engineering-trained attorneys who understand technical innovations
- BBB Accredited with proven commitment to ethical business practices
- Proven track record in product licensing and patent portfolio development
Associations and certifications
- BBB
What people say
A+ BBB Accredited
Expert legal counsel
International network
44 years experience
Engineering degrees
Services
Patents
We provide comprehensive patent services from application drafting to portfolio management. Our engineering-trained attorneys help protect inventions through utility, design, and international patent filings. With deep technical understanding, we guide clients through the patent process while ensuring maximum legal protection for their innovations.
Trademarks
Our trademark services include brand protection strategies, registration, and enforcement. We help clients secure and maintain trademark rights for logos, names, and distinctive marks. With experience in both domestic and international trademark law, we provide comprehensive brand asset management solutions.
Product Licensing
We specialize in creating licensing frameworks that maximize value from intellectual property assets. Our services include drafting, negotiating, and enforcing licensing agreements for patented technologies and trademarked brands. We ensure clear rights definitions while protecting our clients' interests in domestic and international markets.
International Foreign Patents
We manage international patent protection through strategic foreign filings and global patent treaties. Our services include navigating the European Unitary Patent system, PCT applications, and direct foreign filings. With a network of international associates, we provide coordinated global patent strategies for innovators seeking worldwide protection.
Intellectual Property Law
Our core practice covers all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We help clients build comprehensive IP portfolios aligned with business goals. Our services range from initial IP strategy development to enforcement and commercialization through licensing agreements.
People
Stephen M. De Klerk
Attorney
Stephen M. De Klerk is an experienced intellectual property attorney with engineering expertise. He specializes in patent law and product licensing strategies, bringing technical proficiency to client consultations about their innovations and intellectual property protection needs.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and product licensing strategies.
Do you handle international patent filings?
Yes, we specialize in international foreign patents with a global network of legal associates.
What makes your firm different from other IP attorneys?
Our engineering backgrounds enable deeper technical understanding combined with 44 years of collective legal experience.
Are you BBB Accredited?
Yes, we have maintained BBB Accreditation with an A+ rating since January 2017.
How do you approach product licensing agreements?
We leverage our patent law expertise to create licensing frameworks that maximize asset value and protection.
