Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams is a partner at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in Louisville, Kentucky, and a leading member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Protection & Litigation Service Team. His practice focuses on patent prosecution and enforcement, trademark and copyright matters, trade secrets, and IP litigation. Matthew represents clients across industries, providing guidance on IP licensing, portfolio management, and global strategy. He is praised by Chambers USA clients as “thorough, knowledgeable, and prompt,” and “an expert in his field” who truly understands client goals.

Matthew earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2004, where he was valedictorian and Senior Editor of the Brandeis Law Journal. He received his B.S. with highest honors in Engineering Science from the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville in 1992.

Before joining Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP in 2005, Matthew worked for a decade at GE Appliances, where he held roles in design engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing. This technical background informs his deep understanding of patentable technologies in fields such as medical devices, refrigeration, consumer products, and industrial machinery. He has successfully prosecuted and enforced patents and trademarks worldwide, managed cross-border IP portfolios, and advised on complex domain name disputes and trade secret protection.

Matthew Williams has received numerous accolades, including Best Lawyers in America® for Trademark and Copyright Law (2020–present) and the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Copyright Law. He is also a Kentucky Super Lawyer® and a recognized IP leader in Chambers USA. Matthew serves on the Habitat for Humanity Board and frequently presents on advanced IP topics, from international trademarks to trade secret enforcement. His blend of legal acumen and engineering expertise makes him a trusted advisor in the evolving IP landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Louisville Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Louisville
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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