Atty. Matthias A. Kamber

Atty. Matthias A. Kamber

Matthias Kamber is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's San Francisco office. Mr.

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About Matthias A. Kamber at a glance

Matthias A. Kamber is a patent and ip attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California, New York, New York State Bar Association, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2002) and Cornell University (BA, 1998). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (San Francisco) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthias Kamber is a partner in the Intellectual Property practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's San Francisco office
  • Mr. Kamber focuses on litigating intellectual property cases and has tried approximately ten jury and bench trials
  • In particular, Mr. Kamber has handled patent cases involving internet advertising and telephones, smartphones, and microprocessors throughout the country and before the U.S
  • International Trade Commission
  • Mr. Kamber has also handled trade secret, copyright, and trademark matters, as well as commercial, employment, and antitrust matters
  • Regardless of the type of case or technology, he focuses on identifying key issues early, setting a targeted legal strategy, and balancing corporate objectives
  • This approach has resulted in favorable pre-trial dispositions, successfully negotiated resolutions, and victories both at trial and on appeal
  • It has also earned him numerous public recognitions
  • Mr. Kamber currently serves as a member of the Board for the Federal Circuit Bar Association
  • He previously served as co-chair of the Amicus Committee and, prior to that, co-chair of the Veterans Pro Bono Committee (he has also represented veterans in pro bono appeals to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims)
  • From 2015-2021, Mr. Kamber also served on the Advisory Council of the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Practice Areas Explained

Matthias A. Kamber's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthias A. Kamber handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthias A. Kamber

Where is Matthias A. Kamber's law office located?
Matthias A. Kamber's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthias A. Kamber handle?
Matthias A. Kamber focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Matthias A. Kamber go to law school?
Matthias A. Kamber earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (BA, 1998).
How can I contact Matthias A. Kamber for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthias A. Kamber received?
Matthias A. Kamber's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (San Francisco); Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2010).

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 2002
BA
Cornell University
- 1998

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (San Francisco)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2010)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2011)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Committee Individual Leadership Award, Federal Circuit Bar Association (2011)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
New York, New York State Bar Association
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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