Matt Berkowitz is a Chambers-ranked patent litigator, with clients describing him as:

• “a great strategist with a keen eye for the entire picture,”

• “technically savvy,” and

• “very impressive; he is thorough and pays attention to detail.”

Sources further praised Matt’s dedication to his clients, describing him as:

• “an excellent attorney with great client management skills” and

• “always available and provides excellent work product.” 

Matt has also been ranked more for his broader IP and other litigation experience, including by Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Euromoney.

Matt has acted as lead counsel for clients in more than 20 district court and post-grant proceedings (such as inter partes review matters) and has successfully argued multiple matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Leveraging his technical background, Matt’s experience cuts across a broad spectrum of technologies, including consumer electronics, memory systems, various automotive systems, and software and networking technologies. A representative list of his experience can be found here.

Prior to joining RJLF, Matt launched and spearheaded growth of the intellectual property litigation practice at Shearman & Sterling.

Rankings & Honors

• Chambers USA, Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (California), 2022-2023

• Super Lawyers Rising Stars List, Intellectual Property Litigation (California), 2022-2023

• Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under Hot List, 2020

• Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Americas Rising Star Awards Shortlist, Copyright and Trademark, 2019