Bruce Edward Matter

Bruce Edward Matter

  • Business Law, Entertainment & Sports Law, Intellectual Property
  • California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, Virginia
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Bruce E. Matter practices intellectual property and technology law. Mr. Matter's practice is focused on transactions involving the exploitation of copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual properties primarily in the print and electronic publishing, software, and entertainment industries. He consults with clients on business issues, including focusing clients on their desired business objectives, the costs, and the business and legal risks involved in each transaction. He also advises on negotiation strategies and reviews and prepares legal documents associated with the transaction.

Mr. Matter is licensed to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, and California. In addition to being a member of the bar in his practicing jurisdictions, he is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Section, the Computer and Telecommunications Law Section, and the Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the District of Columbia Bar.

Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Matter served as in-house counsel with Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc. and with Sea World of California and Sea World of Texas. He began his legal career working in an intellectual property firm in Alexandria, Virginia.

After graduating from Salisbury University in 1977 with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Matter attended George Mason University School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of the Law Review and received his J.D. in 1982.

Mr. Matter also is the executive producer of two television documentaries: Slave Ship and Discharged Without Honor: The Brownsville Raid.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Entertainment & Sports Law
Intellectual Property
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free initial consultation up to 30 minutes. Please call for hourly rate. Retainer agreement required for new clients.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Maryland
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Virginia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Associate General Counsel
Sea World, Inc.
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Associate
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc.
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Associate
Law Offices of William D. Stokes
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Education
Salisbury State College
Undergraduate Degree
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George Mason University School of Law
J.D. (1982)
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Activities: Law Review, Managing Editor
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Professional Associations
Maryland Bar Association
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 131799
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Virginia State Bar Association
Member
- Current
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District of Columbia
Member
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Activities: Section Memberships: Arts, Entertainment, Media & Sports Law Computer and Telecommunications Law Intellectual Property Law
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
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Law Offices of Bruce E. Matter, P.C.
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Contact & Map
Legalmatter, P.C.
618 Centerpoint Way #83606
Gaithersburg, MD 20883
Telephone: (240) 454-3955
Fax: (301) 926-9328
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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