Overview
Matthew Brockway practices primarily in the areas of intellectual property law and land use law, drawing on his engineering training and experience. Knowledgeable about domestic and international intellectual property law and policy, Matt represents clients regarding a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. His intellectual property law practice extends to litigation, asset management, licensing, and patent prosecution.
Matt’s land use practice is similarly comprehensive, encompassing the entire land development process–from conception through final certification. Drawing on both engineering and legal experience, he advises clients on residential and commercial development matters, including zoning and land use approvals, permitting issues, and land use litigation.
Earlier in his career, Matt served as an intern at the World Intellectual Property Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property system that rewards creativity, stimulates innovation and contributes to economic development, while safeguarding the public interest.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Land Use and Zoning Law, 2023-27
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, 2023-27
- Real Estate Law, 2023-27
- Sarasota Magazine, "Elite Top Attorneys," 2021-24
- Bronze Award, Legal Aid of Manasota (recognized for 20 to 49 hours of pro bono legal services), 2011, 2012
- Florida Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2014-2019
News & Insights
- "Microsoft Corp. v. AT&T Corp.: Amputating the Long Arm of Patent Law with Regard to Software Patents,"127 S.Ct. 1746 (2007), 13 J. TECH. L. & POL’Y 149, June 2008
Involvement
Professional Associations & Memberships
- The Florida Bar
- Environmental and Land Use Law Section
- City County and Local Government Law Section
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Young Lawyers Division
- Sarasota County Bar Association
- University of Florida College of Law
- Intellectual Property Law Certificate
- Environmental Land Use Law Certificate
- Pro Bono Certificate
- University of Florida Law Review, member and published author
- Journal of Technology Law and Policy, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor
- Phi Delta Phi
Practices
Education
- University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 2007
- University of Florida, M.Eng., 2004
- University of Florida, B.S., Engineering, 2003
Admissions
- Florida, 2008
- United States Patent and Trademark Office