Atty. Matthew S Bethards

Atty. Matthew S Bethards

Mr. Matthew S Bethards is a lawyer practicing business, life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew S Bethards at a glance

Matthew S Bethards is a Partner based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Utah U.S. District Court, District of Utah registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark O (2003). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 2003) and Brigham Young University (B.S. Chemistry, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew S Bethards is a lawyer practicing business, life sciences / biotechnology, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew S Bethards's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Matthew S Bethards is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew S Bethards

Where is Matthew S Bethards's law office located?
Matthew S Bethards's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Stoel Rives LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew S Bethards handle?
Matthew S Bethards focuses on patent, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Matthew S Bethards practiced law?
Matthew S Bethards has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew S Bethards go to law school?
Matthew S Bethards earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Chemistry, 2000).
How can I contact Matthew S Bethards for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew S Bethards directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew S Bethards received?
Matthew S Bethards's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 2003
B.S. Chemistry
Brigham Young University
- 2000

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Utah U.S. District Court, District of Utah registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark O
Admitted: 2003

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