Matthew M. Gardlik

Matthew M. Gardlik is a patent litigation partner at the Indianapolis-based intellectual property firm Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner LLP. With a Ph.D. in organic and supramolecular chemistry, his practice focuses on complex technologies, particularly in the chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics sectors. His work encompasses both patent prosecution and litigation, where his technical background informs his approach to cases involving polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, and other science-intensive fields.

The single tracked case, Benjamin Booher, JR. et al. v. Schutt Sports Inc, shows Mr. Gardlik appearing as local counsel for the plaintiff. His firm biography indicates a broader practice, noting his role on a team that successfully defended a client against a trade secret misappropriation claim seeking over $200 million. It also highlights his representation of a patent owner in a large-scale infringement case concerning polymer binder chemistry. This suggests experience on both the plaintiff and defense side of intellectual property disputes.

Mr. Gardlik has significant experience before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He was a key member of a team that successfully defended a client's patents in 13 Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and seven ex parte reexamination proceedings at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

He has been with Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner for his entire legal career, joining after law school in 2012. Mr. Gardlik earned his J.D. from Capital University Law School, his Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University, and his B.S. in Chemistry from Wittenberg University. He is a registered patent attorney and is admitted to the Indiana bar.