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Matthew R. Reed
Partner
Litigation
Palo Alto

D650-565-3990

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  • Extensive Arbitration and IP Litigation Experience

    Matt 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 ITC, and trade secret disputes in state and federal court.

  • Successful Track Record Across Industries

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

  • Founding CIAC Board Member

    Matt is a founding board member for the California International Arbitration Council, a nonprofit that promotes international arbitration in California through educational, promotional, and organizational initiatives and programs.

  • A Recognized Practitioner

    Matt was recognized in the 2017-2023 editions of Northern California Super Lawyers.

Matt 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 hundreds of millions of dollars to his clients.

Matt is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and serves as a founding member of California Arbitration (CalArb.org) and a founding board member for the California International Arbitration Council (CIAC), two nonprofit organizations that promote international arbitration in California through educational, promotional, and organizational initiatives and programs.

Matt is a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, awarded by the State Bar 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.

Experience

Matt 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 hundreds of millions of dollars to his clients.

Matt is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and serves as a founding member of California Arbitration (CalArb.org) and a founding board member for the California International Arbitration Council (CIAC), two nonprofit organizations that promote international arbitration in California through educational, promotional, and organizational initiatives and programs.

Matt is a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, awarded by the State Bar 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.

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