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Author @MattKnightBooks

Matt Knight


Matt Knight is a San Francisco-based writer and intellectual property lawyer. His writing crosses two genres: near-future fiction that explores the misuse of modern technology, and women’s fiction focused on love, crisis, and personal growth. He holds a BS in pre-med from Pfeiffer University, an MS in biochemistry from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and a JD from the University of Houston Law School. Various careers seasoned his life in North Carolina and Texas – chemist for the EPA, researcher of urinary bladder cancer, editor of the Houston Law Review, and clerk for the Civil District Court of Texas – before culminating in a fifteen-year career in California as a biotech patent litigator specializing in genetic engineering. His publications have appeared in the New York Times, Independent Book Publisher Association Magazine,  Houston Law Review, and San Diego Union-Tribune. Matt’s GPS coördinates are split between San Francisco and Maui. When he finds snippets of spare time, you can pinpoint him swimming laps, surfing waves, painting a canvas, or unleashing his inner Julia Child.

Read more about his books at www.mattknightbooks.com.

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Copyright
Copyright

The Curious Copyright Infringement Case of Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes


The Netflix movie Enola Holmes is based on a series of young adult novels by Nancy Springer, The Enola Holmes Mysteries, published between 2006-2010 by Penguin Random House. The series centers on Sherlock’s teenage sister Enola,...

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  • 16th Jan '21
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Film Rights
Film Rights

Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement


Most writers dream about their book becoming a movie. It’s exciting to think about seeing our creative endeavors on the big screen or television. Plus, who doesn’t like receiving more money? But adapting a book into a movie is a...

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  • 11th Jul '20
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Trademarks
Trademarks

Trademarks and the Writer’s Brand Strategy


Trademarks are one of the most valuable business assets for creating recognition in the market place. Think of Coke, IBM, and FedEx. For writers wanting to build a brand, trademarks should be part of your brand strategy....

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  • 27th Jun '20
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Parody
Parody

Parody, Satire, and Fan Fiction: What’s the difference?


Parody, satire, and fan fiction are terms often confused and misused in the writing spheres. But when it comes to copyright law, these three forms of creative expression are treated quite differently. Understanding the...

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  • 13th Jun '20
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COPPA
COPPA

Young Readers and COPPA Compliance


If you are an author of children’s literature (especially middle-grade fiction) or your work targets young readers, then make sure your marketing efforts are COPPA compliant.   What is COPPA? COPPA is the Children’s...

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  • 24th May '20
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News / Events
News / Events

Publishing Update — The Writer’s Legal GPS: A guide for navigating the legal landscape of publishing


Psst! Hey great writing peeps. Look over here. Sidebar Saturdays contributor and founder Matt Knight launched a legal guide for writers. The Writer’s Legal GPS is an essential tool for writers, agents, editors, and...

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  • 23rd May '20
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Collaboration Agreement
Collaboration Agreement

Creative Collaborations: What to consider in joint venture agreements


“I’ve got a really great story for you to write.” Writers hear that line often, especially if they have reached some level of success as an author. It could be a celebrity who wants to publish a memoir but has not the time or...

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  • 9th May '20
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