Matthew J. Rizzolo
A skilled and versatile litigator, Matt Rizzolo works with companies across industries to develop and implement creative strategies to enforce clients’ intellectual property rights, defend clients from infringement and unfair competition claims, and resolve complex business disputes. Matt litigates intellectual property-related cases in a variety of jurisdictions, including Section 337 investigations before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), federal district courts throughout the United States, the Court of Federal Claims, and the Federal Circuit, as well as in international arbitrations and proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial & Appeal Board and US Customs and Border Protection.
Matt’s practice encompasses all facets of IP litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial, post-trial proceedings, and appeals. He has counseled clients in ITC and patent cases involving a wide variety of technical fields, including smartphones, video gaming devices, computer software and hardware, telecommunications, and internet-related services, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Matt also advises on business disputes involving IP licenses and other contracts.
In addition to his patent knowledge, Matt is well-versed in litigating a broad range of other intellectual property and unfair competition-related issues, including Lanham Act trademark and false advertising matters, copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation. He also maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented pro bono clients in federal and state courts, the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and before the Social Security Administration.
Matt frequently writes and speaks on a wide variety of intellectual property issues and has been quoted in numerous publications, including The National Law Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, and Law360.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Matt led the Section 337 ITC practice at another international law firm.
