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Provided by Matthew Berkowitz
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 IAM Patent 1000, Benchmark Litigation, Managing IP, 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.
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), 2022-2026
—IAM Patent 1000, 2026
—Managing IP, Patent Star (California), 2025
—Benchmark Litigation, Litigation Star, 2026
—Benchmark Litigation, 40 & Under Hot List, 2020
—Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Americas Rising Star Awards Shortlist, Copyright and Trademark, 2019
Temple University
J.D., cum laude
Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Berkowitz is recognized for his litigation prowess, regularly representing clients in highly technical patent disputes before a range of venues, including the ITC.
Provided by Chambers
Matt Berkowitz is an exceptional attorney. He provides the very best legal advice and really works to understand my business priorities.
Matt Berkowitz is not only a technically strong litigator, but also a strategic thinker who knows when to push and when to resolve issues efficiently.
Matt Berkowitz is an exceptional attorney. He provides the very best legal advice and really works to understand my business priorities.
Matt Berkowitz is not only a technically strong litigator, but also a strategic thinker who knows when to push and when to resolve issues efficiently.