Matthew  L.  Madsen , Ph.D.

Dr. Matthew Madsen is dedicated to delivering comprehensive protection for innovation, data, and intellectual property assets in today’s technology-driven and highly regulated markets. With decades of experience at the intersection of intellectual property, advanced science, and emerging technologies, Dr. Madsen advises clients on integrated strategies addressing patents, proprietary data, information privacy, and cybersecurity risk.

Dr. Madsen’s practice spans biotechnology, genetics, plant and animal breeding, pet care, and AI-enabled agricultural engineering, where innovation increasingly depends on the generation, use, and protection of sensitive data. As a registered patent attorney and Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US), he helps organizations align intellectual property strategy with evolving privacy, data governance, and information security requirements. His work supports clients navigating commercialization, digital transformation, AI deployment, and regulatory compliance while safeguarding both technological and data assets.

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In his patent and commercial counseling practice, Matthew negotiates and drafts complex technology and data-driven agreements, manages global IP portfolios, and integrates IP protection with enterprise risk management, privacy compliance, and business development objectives. Known for his technical depth and strategic mindset, he leverages emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence and data analytics—to anticipate legal risk and create durable competitive advantage.

Prior to joining OBWB, Dr. Madsen led the intellectual property function across four divisions of a multi-billion-dollar global pet care enterprise. In this role, he coordinated research initiatives, supported business leadership, and directed worldwide IP strategy while overseeing teams of in-house attorneys responsible for protecting R&D investments, managing technology risk, and enabling innovation across international markets.

Dr. Madsen previously served as Assistant General Counsel at Bayer/Monsanto, where he led the intellectual property team supporting global research and commercial operations for vegetable, alfalfa, and sugar beet portfolios. He played key role in developing international IP policy and public engagement initiatives addressing biodiversity, biological innovation, transgenics, and gene editing, while advancing novel patent protection strategies for plant varieties under U.S. law. His experience includes advising on the governance and protection of scientific and agricultural data assets supporting global R&D programs.