Atty. Matthew Wayne Knight

Atty. Matthew Wayne Knight

Matthew Wayne Knight is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent litigation and prosecution, licensing, trademarks. Matthew received a degree from University of Houston Law Center, Houston TX, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Kentfield Kentfield 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Matthew Wayne Knight at a glance

Matthew Wayne Knight is a patent, trademark, and ip attorney based in Kentfield, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990) and registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at University of Houston Law Center, Houston TX Southwestern Medical School(M.S., 1987 University of Houston(J.D., 1990 Pfeiffer College(B.S. Pfeiffer Coll, Misenheimer NC (—). Serands clients in Kentfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Wayne Knight is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent litigation and prosecution, licensing, trademarks
  • Matthew received a degree from University of Houston Law Center, Houston TX, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Matthew practices in Kentfield, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Wayne Knight's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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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 California

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

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Where is Matthew Wayne Knight's law office located?
Matthew Wayne Knight's law practice is located in Kentfield, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Wayne Knight handle?
Matthew Wayne Knight focuses on patent, trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Wayne Knight practiced law?
Matthew Wayne Knight has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
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Education

University of Houston Law Center, Houston TX Southwestern Medical School(M.S., 1987 University of Houston(J.D., 1990 Pfeiffer College(B.S. Pfeiffer Coll, Misenheimer NC
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990
registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1991

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