Matthew C. Powers

Matthew C. Powers is a seasoned patent litigation attorney currently practicing at Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, where he is a shareholder. His practice encompasses a broad range of intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement, trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, and trade secret misappropriation. The firm's intellectual property and technology practice areas represent both established and emerging growth companies, handling matters from semiconductor equipment manufacturing to wireless internet access.

Powers represents both defendants and plaintiffs in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration. His tracked case history shows him primarily acting as defense lead counsel, as seen in Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Wayfair Inc. where he represented the defendant. This case involved a patent infringement dispute where the plaintiff, Pointwise Ventures LLC, is a non-practicing entity focused on patent monetization.

Powers' experience extends to a variety of technology areas, with his firm describing representation across a broad spectrum of technology areas. While the specific technology in Pointwise Ventures LLC v. Wayfair Inc. involved a pointing device patent, his firm's general intellectual property litigation profile includes software design and computer companies. He has also been recognized for his work in business litigation and appellate law.

He is admitted to practice in Texas and before various U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Powers earned his J.D. with High Honors from the University of Texas School of Law in 2004.