Matthew (Matt) Abell

Matthew (Matt) Abell is a Colorado attorney who helps clients protect and grow the value of their brands, products, and services through intellectual property and commercialization strategies. His practice focuses on intellectual property, technology transactions, sponsorships, promotions, licensing, and related business matters. He advises both established and emerging companies across a range of industries. Through practical legal counsel, he works to align intellectual property protection and business transactions with each client’s broader commercial goals and long-term growth objectives.

Matthew earned his J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School. He also received his B.A., summa cum laude, from Colorado College. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, business strategy, and communication. That background supports his work in intellectual property and technology matters, where legal protection, licensing, and commercialization often intersect with broader business planning.

Throughout his practice, Matthew advises clients on matters involving sponsorships, marketing and promotions, proprietary rights licensing, technology transfer, and multimedia rights monetization. He works with companies ranging from emerging growth businesses to large established brands, helping them develop strategies to protect intellectual property and increase the value of their products and services. His experience includes legal issues affecting branding, commercialization, and the use of technology and proprietary rights in competitive and evolving markets.

Matthew (Matt) Abell represents clients in industries including information technology, communications, media, food and beverage, medical, air transportation, healthcare, pet care, and renewable energy and storage. His work reflects a business-focused approach to legal counseling, with attention to both protection and growth. By combining intellectual property knowledge with transaction experience, he helps clients structure agreements and strategies that support innovation, brand development, and commercial success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Holland & Hart LLP
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Trademark and Copyright Section
• Member, Colorado Bar Association, Trademark and Copyright Section

Licensed State

• Colorado

Education

• University of Colorado Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colorado College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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