Matthew A. Wilson

Shareholder | Portland | 503.778.2113 | wilsonm@lanepowell.com

Areas of Practice

Matthew Wilson focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property, transactions, business and corporate matters. Matthew’s experience includes complex intellectual property matters, trademark, clean technology, corporate finance, technology transfers, mergers and acquisitions, and entertainment law. Matthew advises clients on key issues including intellectual property strategy, venture financing, strategic alliances, branding and market growth. He serves as counsel to emerging and established companies in the technology, finance, investment banking, media and entertainment industries.

Matthew served as General Counsel for Chrome Systems, Inc., until its acquisition by DealerTrack, Inc. In May of 2005, Matthew completed the sale of Chrome to DealerTrack, which became a public company in December 2005, and continued to provide counsel to the DealerTrack Data Services business unit that included Chrome and Automotive Lease Guide and several other companies. In this role, he led a team that was responsible for licensing data and software products, as well as identifying and protecting intellectual property assets. In addition, Matthew served as adviser on a variety of corporate issues including: acquisitions, strategy, human resources, litigation and corporate governance. He was actively involved in the management of the companies and was instrumental in the development of strategic relationships.

Professional Experience

Attorney, White & Lee LLP (2006-2009)
General Counsel and VP Business Development, Chrome Systems Corporation (2002-2006)
General Counsel and Director of Strategy, Velagio, Inc. (2000-2002)

Admitted to Practice

Oregon
California

Academics

Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1992)
Westmont College (B.S., Economics and Business, 1989)

Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships

Business
Clean Tech
Emerging Companies and Venture Investment
Intellectual Property and Technology
Mergers and Acquisitions
Renewable Energy
Sustainability and Climate Change

Speaking Engagements

“Social Media: Seizing the Opportunities, Managing the Risks,” Oregon State Bar Corporate Counsel Section CLE, May 20, 2010
“Current Developments in the Law that Affect the BioTech & Life Sciences Industry,” Willis Seminar, April 16, 2010 (Panelist)
“The Anatomy of the Trademark: What Publishers Need to Know,” Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, January 2010
“Working with Outside Counsel in a Down Economy,” Oregon State Bar, October 2009
“Panamanian U.S. Formation and Aggregation Issues,” Tech BA, September 2008
“An Intellectual Property Primer for Business Executives,” OSB Corporate Counsel Section, July 2008
“Oregon Consumer Theft Protection Act: Unveiled,” OSB Computer and Internet Law Section, August 2008
“Intellectual Property – The Basics for Closely Held Companies,” Oregon Law Institute of Lewis & Clark Law School, February 2008