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Matthew S. Nelles, Esq.
Practice & Industry Areas
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Litigation
Board Certified in Intellectual Property Law
Of Counsel
mnelles@ExoroLaw.com
Overview
A seasoned Florida and federal practitioner with over 28 years of experience exclusively in and throughout Florida, Matt has litigated over 300 business and intellectual property disputes in the U.S. District Courts of the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. Understanding and appreciating the legal subtleties and nuances affecting all types of businesses, Matt also successfully represents clients in the state courts of Florida in disputes arising from breach of contract and tortious interference, business defamation, unfair competition, condominium, construction, real estate, banking, and employment non-competes.
Demonstrating his expertise in copyright, trademark, and patent disputes, Matt is one of only 141 lawyers board certified by the Florida Bar in Intellectual Property Law. He is also a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. In 2015, he received the Daily Business Review’s “Most Effective Lawyers” Award in the Intellectual Property category.
Over the years, Matt has represented well-known brands such as ExxonMobil, Beyond Meat, Target, Warner Bros. Records, Burlington Stores, Internet Brands, Airstream, Valero Energy Corp., Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co., Coach, and Rolls-Royce Energy Systems. He has also represented high-profile music entertainers and celebrities, including Prince Rogers Nelson, Spike Lee, and 2 Live Crew.
In addition to his trial experience, Matt procures trademarks and copyrights for his clients, and negotiates and drafts intellectual property licensing agreements, assignments, and asset transfers. He advises clients concerning corporate intellectual property matters, including due diligence and clearance in connection with mergers and acquisitions.
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
- B.S., Rutgers University, College of Engineering
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, registered patent attorney
- Florida Bar
Prior Affiliations
- Berger Singerman, LLP
- Broad and Cassel
- Ruden McClosky