Atty. Matthew John Cavanagh

Atty. Matthew John Cavanagh

Matthew John Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, media and first amendment, trade secret, non-compete and unfair competition and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Cavanagh at a glance

Matthew John Cavanagh is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Boston University (B.S. Mechanical, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Membership •Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association •Mensa International •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association •American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew John Cavanagh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, media and first amendment, trade secret, non-compete and unfair competition and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Boston University in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Cavanagh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Cavanagh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew John Cavanagh is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Trade Secrets

Matthew John Cavanagh is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew John Cavanagh

Where is Matthew John Cavanagh's law office located?
Matthew John Cavanagh's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Cavanagh handle?
Matthew John Cavanagh focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew John Cavanagh practiced law?
Matthew John Cavanagh has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew John Cavanagh go to law school?
Matthew John Cavanagh earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Mechanical, 1998).
How can I contact Matthew John Cavanagh for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew John Cavanagh received?
Matthew John Cavanagh's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Mechanical
Boston University
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

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