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3 July 2025

Matthew Littlefield Elevated To Counsel

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Ballard Spahr LLP

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Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.
Matthew J. Littlefield—a patent attorney with a focus on software—has been elevated to Counsel, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today.
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Matthew J. Littlefield—a patent attorney with a focus on software—has been elevated to Counsel, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today.

“Matthew embodies the hallmarks of a Ballard Spahr lawyer: Integrity, unwavering client service, and dedication to excellence,” said Intellectual Property Department Chair Lynn E. Rzonca. “He has distinguished himself throughout the firm and with our clients and we are proud to announce this well-deserved elevation."

Matthew is a member of Ballard Spahr’s Patents Group and Electrical and Software team. He advises clients on all aspects of patent prosecution—drafting applications, preparing responses to office actions, and overseeing foreign filings. He has been named a One to Watch by The Best Lawyers in America in Intellectual Property Law (Atlanta) and Patent Law (Atlanta) every year since 2022.

Before becoming an attorney, Matthew was Ballard Spahr’s IP Patent Process Manager. In that role, he directed staff in optimizing and maintaining the docket database to ensure data integrity and seamless integration with firm-wide systems.

Ballard Spahr’s Patents attorneys hold advanced degrees in fields ranging from life sciences and materials to software and artificial intelligence. This specialized knowledge base is the foundation of the firm’s practice and is called upon to protect brands from start-ups to global leaders. Ballard Spahr’s Intellectual Property team has decades of experience in the full lifecycle of intellectual property, helping clients create, enforce, license, and monetize their innovations.

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Ballard Spahr LLP—an Am Law 100 law firm with more than 750 lawyers in 18 U.S. offices—serves clients across industries in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance. A strategic legal partner to clients, Ballard goes beyond to deliver actionable, forward-thinking counsel and advocacy powered by deep industry experience and an understanding of each client’s specific business goals. Our culture is defined by an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborative environment, and top-down focus on service, efficiency, and results.

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