Matthew Compton

Matthew (Matt) Compton has a degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated law school from the University of Houston Law Center in 2011 and has been practicing law in the Greater Houston Area since then.

Matt is a licensed Patent Attorney and enjoys helping small businesses develop and manage their intellectual property and general small business legal needs.

• Free Consultation
  Free consultations are generally limited to brief telephone discussions that help everyone understand the situation and what type and amount of work is actually needed. For example, a client may think they need a patent when what they really need is a trademark. Substantive discussions of legal issues and legal advice is not provided for free. One hour paid consultations held in-person or remotely via teleconference (e.g., Zoom) are a typical next step if the type of legal help needed is clear.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Contingent fee agreements may be available in certain types of situations. Typically the client is expected to cover out-of-pocket case expenses. The contingent fee is typically applied to the net recovery (after case expenses are deducted).
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Payment may be made by credit card, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, ACH, or wire transfer.

Texas

State Bar of Texas

Since 2011

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Federal Circuit

Supreme Court of Texas

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Western & Eastern Districts of Texas

Partner

Adair Myers Stevenson Yagi PLLC

2023 - Current

Founder

Compton & Associates PLLC

2018 - 2023

Of Counsel

Bayko, Prebeg, Faucett & Abbott PLLC

2018 - 2023

Attorney

Prebeg, Faucett & Abbott

2014 - 2018

Attorney

ClearmanPrebeg LLP

2011 - 2014

Paid Search Analyst

Apogee Search

2007 - 2008

Controls Technician

Trotter Controls

2006 - 2006

Controls Technician

Alliance Automation Group

2002 - 2006

University of Houston Law Center

J.D. (2011) | Law

Honors: magna cum laude

University of Texas - Austin

B.A. (2006) | Computer Science

State Bar of Texas  # 24078362

Member

Current

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

Current

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

Current

A Comprehensive Analysis of Bandag’s Implied Patent License Doctrine

Seminar Paper

Quality Scores a Lawsuit: Google’s New Trademark Rules and Advertiser Liability for Trademark Infringement

Houston Law Review

2011

Registered Patent Attorney

USPTO

2011