Owner, Law Offices of Bruce E. Matter, P.C.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- President at Law Offices of Bruce E. Matter, P.C.
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- Associate General Counsel at Sea World, Inc.
- Attorney at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
- Associate at Law Offices of William D. Stokes (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- George Mason University School of Law
- Salisbury University
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Bruce Matter’s Summary
Bruce E. Matter's practice is focused on transactions involving the exploitation of copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual properties primarily in the print and electronic publishing, software, and entertainment industries. He consults with clients on business issues, including focusing clients on their desired business objectives, the costs, and the business and legal risks involved in each transaction. He also advises on negotiation strategies and reviews and prepares legal documents associated with the transaction.
Mr. Matter is licensed to practice in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Florida, and California. In addition to being a member of the bar in his practicing jurisdictions, he is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Section, the Computer and Telecommunications Law Section, the Arts, Entertainment and Sports Law Section, and the Law Practice Management Section of the District of Columbia Bar.
Prior to establishing his firm, Mr. Matter served as in-house counsel with Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Inc. and with Sea World of California and Sea World of Texas. He began his legal career working in an intellectual property firm in Alexandria, Virginia.
After graduating from Salisbury University in 1977 with a B.A. in Psychology, Mr. Matter attended George Mason University School of Law where he served as Managing Editor of the Law Review and received his J.D. in 1982.
Mr. Matter also is the executive producer of two television documentaries: Slave Ship and Discharged Without Honor: The Brownsville Raid.
Bruce Matter’s Experience
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President
Law Offices of Bruce E. Matter, P.C.
(Legal Services industry)
April 1993 — Present (16 years 8 months)
Started my practice as a sole proprietor and converted to a professional corporation in 2006.
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Associate General Counsel
Sea World, Inc.
(Public Company; Entertainment industry)
January 1990 — June 1992 (2 years 6 months)
Employed by Sea World, Inc. in the San Diego, CA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Directed and managed the legal work for two of the company’s theme park operations, Sea World of California and Sea World of Texas. Supported management on all legal issues including contracts, copyrights, trademarks, labor, environmental regulations and compliance issues, real estate leases, and litigation. Directed the company's use of outside counsel, including the selection and review of counsel, and supervision of litigation.
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Attorney
Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Publishing industry)
April 1985 — December 1989 (4 years 9 months)
Managed the legal work for HBJ's west coast operations. Responsibilities included advising management on contract, copyright, labor, environment, real estate, monitoring litigation and preparing monthly litigation report. Primarily responsible for general legal services supporting the contracts department of HBJ's Trade Book Division and Sea World of California.
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Associate
Law Offices of William D. Stokes (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Law Practice industry)
December 1982 — April 1985 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for investigations, client and witness interviews, discovery, legal research, preparation of pleadings, motions and supporting legal briefs primarily in patent and trademark litigation.
Bruce Matter’s Education
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George Mason University School of Law
JD , 1979 — 1982
Managing Editor, Law Review
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Salisbury University
BA , Psychology , 1974 — 1977
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