Matthew Reed

Matthew R. Reed is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices in the areas of technology-focused international and domestic arbitration and intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation in U.S. district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission, and trade secret disputes in state and federal court.

With a background in chemical engineering, Matt has successfully litigated numerous cases in a variety of areas, ranging from generic pharmaceuticals to medical devices to semiconductor processing and packaging.

Recently, he has been involved in a series of arbitrations regarding telecommunication technologies, obtaining awards that resulted in payments of more than $100 million to his clients.

Matt is a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, awarded by the State Car of California’s Board of Trustees for his commitment to providing pro bono legal services to those most in need in our community.

Prior to entering private practice, Matt served as law clerk to the Honorable Spencer Williams of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In addition to English, Matt is fluent in Spanish.

EDUCATION:

• J.D., Columbia University Law School, 1997
• B.S., Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1994

ADMISSIONS:

• State Bar of California
• California Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
• U.S. Court of Appeals for Federal Circuit
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office