Matthew R. Reed

Matt practices in the areas of technology-focused international and domestic arbitration and intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation in U.S. district courts and the ITC, and trade secret disputes in state and federal court. With a background in chemical engineering, Matt has successfully litigated numerous cases in a variety of areas, ranging from generic pharmaceuticals and medical devices to semiconductor processing and packaging. Matt is a founding board member for the California International Arbitration Council, a nonprofit that promotes international arbitration in California through educational, promotional, and organizational initiatives and programs. Matt was recognized in the 2017-2026 editions of Northern California Super Lawyers. Matt Reed is a partner in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he practices in the areas of technology-focused international and domestic arbitration and intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation in U.S. district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission, and trade secret disputes in state and federal court. With a background in chemical engineering, Matt has successfully litigated numerous cases in a variety of areas, ranging from generic pharmaceuticals to medical devices to semiconductor processing and packaging. Recently, he has been involved in a series of arbitrations regarding telecommunication technologies, obtaining awards that resulted in payments of hundreds of millions of dollars to his clients.