Firm named a finalist for Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year, Mr. Horne among Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year finalists
IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm’s Litigation practice and partner Brian Horne have been named finalists at The Recorder’s California Legal Awards, underscoring the firm’s success in delivering outstanding results in IP litigation.
Highlighting Knobbe Martens’ high-profile victories for life science and technology clients over the last year, the firm is a finalist for “Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year”. Mr. Horne, who led several of the firm’s recent wins, is a finalist for “Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year”.
In the past year, Knobbe Martens’ industry-leading Litigation practice obtained successful verdicts and delivered over $1 billion in jury awards for clients across the life science and technology sectors. This includes a major patent infringement win for medical technology pioneer Masimo against Apple, a success for x-ray technology pioneer Sigray in a patent infringement and trade secret case, and a landmark antitrust verdict in favor of innovative medical device company Applied Medical, among other noteworthy successes. Mr. Horne led the trial teams for both Masimo and Sigray, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier trial lawyer for IP litigation in California and beyond.
Speaking on these honors, Knobbe Martens’ Litigation Practice Chair Sheila Swaroop said, “We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized for consistently delivering successful results for our clients, enabling some of the most innovative companies in the world to continue to break new ground in their industries.”
Honorees in each category of the California Legal Awards will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on June 24 in Los Angeles.
This is the latest recognition for Knobbe Martens’ market-leading Litigation practice. Earlier this year, the firm earned multiple recognitions in the Daily Journal’s “Top Verdicts” feature for its victories on behalf of Masimo and Sigray. The firm and its lawyers are also regularly lauded by leading industry publications including Chambers USA, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation, World IP Review, and Managing IP. Explore Knobbe Martens’ latest Litigation practice accolades here.
About Knobbe Martens’ Litigation Practice
Knobbe Martens’ litigators are trusted by innovators to protect technologies, brands, and creative assets when the stakes are highest. Our litigators handle complex patent infringement, trademark and trade dress disputes, copyright claims, trade secrets cases, and antitrust and unfair competition matters across the United States and internationally. We appear regularly in federal district court, state and federal courts, and administrative tribunals, and handle appeals before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, delivering results that align with our clients’ business objectives.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens protects the ideas that drive innovation and propel our world forward. As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on us to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers and technology specialists collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups and emerging companies at every stage. Discover more at www.knobbe.com.
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