Matthew D. "Matt" Powers
About Matthew D. Powers
Matthew D. Powers is a lawyer based in Redwood Shores, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Matthew D. Powers is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Redwood Shores, California
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
Current Firm: Tensegrity Law Group LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1982
Location: Redwood Shores, CA
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