Saint Louis University School of Law,
J.D., magna cum laude, 2001
Order of the Woolsack
Academic Achievement Award in Patent Law, Spring 2000
, St. Louis University Public Law Review
Managing Editor, 2000-2001
Articles Editor, 1999-2000
Rockhurst University,
B.S., Chemistry, 1995
B.S., Mathematics, 1995
Illinois
Missouri
US Ct Appeals, Federal Circuit
US Patent and Trademark Office
US Supreme Ct
The Missouri Bar
American Bar Association
Intellectual Property Section
Litigation Section
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Named Lawyer of the Year for Litigation - Patent in St. Louis by The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings), 2022
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings), 2019-2023
Named a Lexology Client Choice Award Winner for Intellectual Property-Trademarks, 2013
Named an Up & Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2013
Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2010-Present
Associate, 2001-2009
Summer Associate, 2000
Matt is looked to for his thorough understanding of his clients' business goals. He tailors his advice and strategies to each client's needs.
Matt litigates all forms of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets. Matt has also developed a brand protection practice that incorporates different forms of intellectual property to combat piracy and counterfeiting. He is a registered patent attorney who practices before the Federal District Courts, Federal Appeals Courts, International Trade Commission, the Patent and Trademark Office, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Representing businesses and organizations of all sizes, Matt provides practical and cost-effective strategies to protect their valuable assets.
Matt was recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (by BL Rankings) for patent litigation in St. Louis. Held in high regard by clients and peers, a client noted in Lexology Client Choice that, "Mr. Braunel is one of the top trademark practitioners not only in Missouri, but in the United States, and is a valuable asset to all corporate counsel."
Matt holds degrees in chemistry and mathematics, and completed graduate-level course work toward a doctoral degree in radiopharmaceutical chemistry before attending law school.
Subleasing and false advertising: How trademark law can help property managers
PACid sues major financial institution for patent infringement for user authentication technology
AuthWallet sues financial transaction industry for patent infringement
Supreme Court Upholds, but Narrows, Assignor Estoppel
Delivering a false impression: Postmates faces unfair competition allegations
Controlling the airspace: Dogfight begins over defined airspace patents
In new litigation, Amazon takes a stronger stance on counterfeit products
Substantial changes to trademark and copyright law tucked away in recent stimulus package
Amazon and U.S. IPR Center announce “Operation Fulfilled Action”
TC Rewind: 2013 - Building Brand Integrity and Countering Counterfeits
Building Brand Integrity and Countering Counterfeits
"Media Privacy and Related Law";
LDRC 50-State Survey 2002-2003, 2002
"Survey of Missouri Employment Privacy Law";
2002 LDRC 50-State Survey of Employment Libel and Privacy Law, 2002
"Permutation and Combination; How much is enough?";
St. Louis Lawyer, December 5, 2001
Contributor, “Rhodium-105 Complexes with Tetrathioether Ligands: Potential Radiotherapeutic Agents”;
Proceedings of the XIth International Symposium on Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, Uppsala, Sweden, June 15-19, 1997
Thompson Coburn again named best copyright firm in the nation
St. Louis CLE will explore intellectual property enforcement in China
Three partners named 2013 Up & Coming attorneys
More than 50 attorneys named to 2012 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Hall of Fame
Matt Braunel wins 2013 Lexology Client Choice Award
IT news site interviews Matt Braunel on patent infringement litigation
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