Matthew Samet
Matthew Samet

Matthew Samet

Associate

Palo Alto

Introduction

Matt represents technology, media, hospitality, food and beverage, and corporate clients in trademark, copyright, and false advertising law matters.

With a background in IP litigation, Matt Samet handles U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) actions and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board adversary proceedings.

Matt manages domestic and international trademark portfolios, prosecutes and enforces his clients' IP, and advises clients on emerging IP issues such as AI. Matt also has extensive experience in taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions. Additionally, he has drafted winning motions and briefs obtaining relief for his clients in the USPTO and federal court.

Education & credentials

  • University of Southern California - Gould School of Law, J.D., Law Review, Executive Senior Editor, 2016
  • Cornell University, B.A., History, Government, 2013
  • California
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP, Palo Alto, CA, Associate, 2021-2024
  • Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz PC, Los Angeles, CA, Associate, 2019-2021
  • Horvitz & Levy LLP, Burbank, CA, Appellate Litigation Fellow, 2016-2018
  • Hon. Steve KimU.S. District Court for the Central District of California