IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and several of its partners are shortlisted in eight categories for the 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards, including “IP Boutique Firm of the Year” and “Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year”. The shortlistings reflect the firm’s strength in patent litigation, strategy, and prosecution work across the life sciences industry.
In addition to the firm shortlistings, four Knobbe Martens partners received shortlistings for their outstanding work across the life sciences sector. Those partners, and the awards they are shortlisted for, include:
- Christy Lea: “Woman Practitioner of the Year – United States”, “Woman Patent Attorney of Year – United States”, and “General Patent Litigator of the Year – California”
- Joshua Stowell: “Appellate Litigator of the Year”
- William Zimmerman : “Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year – Generic”
- Brian Barnes: “U.S. Rising Star – Intellectual Property”
At last year’s awards ceremony, Knobbe Martens’ Hatch-Waxman practice took home multiple honors, including “Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year” and “Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year (Generic),” which was awarded to Hatch-Waxman Litigation Practice co-chair Carol Pitzel Cruz.
The 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards will be held in New York on September 10.
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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