Atty. Matthew Ryan Preiss

Atty. Matthew Ryan Preiss

Matthew Ryan Preiss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent services. Matthew received a Ph.D degree from University of Rhode Island in 2016, and has been licensed for 14 years.

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About Matthew Ryan Preiss at a glance

Matthew Ryan Preiss is a ip attorney based in Westerly, Rhode Island. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2012) and Massachusetts (2012). Educated at University of Rhode Island (Ph.D Chemical, 2016) and The Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire Law School (LLM University, 2011). Serands clients in Westerly, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Ryan Preiss is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent services
  • Matthew received a Ph.D degree from University of Rhode Island in 2016, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices in Westerly, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Ryan Preiss's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westerly are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Matthew Ryan Preiss's law office located?
Matthew Ryan Preiss's law practice is located in Westerly, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Ryan Preiss handle?
Matthew Ryan Preiss focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Matthew Ryan Preiss practiced law?
Matthew Ryan Preiss has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Matthew Ryan Preiss go to law school?
Matthew Ryan Preiss earned their education at (Ph.D Chemical, 2016); (LLM University, 2011).
How can I contact Matthew Ryan Preiss for a consultation?
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Education

Ph.D Chemical
University of Rhode Island
- 2016
LLM University
The Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual Property at the University of New Hampshire Law School
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2012
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012

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