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Jessica Achtsam - Partner - Orange County

Jessica Achtsam

Partner
Orange County
jessica.achtsam@knobbe.com
(949) 760-0404
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Overview

Jessica practices intellectual property law, focusing on U.S. and international patent portfolio management, IP due diligence, licensing strategies, and competitive landscape analysis in the medical device and biotechnology sectors. Her expertise spans a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including wound care devices, orthopedic surgical devices, ophthalmic technologies, and other advanced medical device innovations.

Before pursuing a career in law, Jessica honed her technical expertise in research and development at Rules-Based Medicine, Inc., where she contributed to the advancement of biomarker testing development. This strong scientific foundation enables her to effectively bridge the gap between complex technical innovations and their legal protection.

With her deep understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of intellectual property, Jessica is dedicated to helping her clients navigate the complexities of innovation and ensure their technologies are protected in a competitive global market.

Clerk Experience

Intern to the Honorable Marcia A. Crone, District Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Summer 2010.

Education

  • University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2012)
  • University of Texas - Austin (B.S. Biomedical Engineering, 2007)

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Recognition

Awards & Honors

WIPR Leaders 2023

  • Recognized as a “World IP Leader” by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) (2023 – 2024)
  • Recognized as one of Southern California’s “Rising Stars” for her outstanding intellectual property legal work in Super Lawyers magazine (2023)
  • Named a “Top 10 Young Lawyer of OC” by the Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law (2022)
  • Named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch guide, which “recognizes lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice”, for Intellectual Property Law (2022 – 2025)

News & Insights

Articles

Latest Updates and News

News
Aug 2024
Sixty Knobbe Martens Attorneys Recognized in “Best Lawyers” 2025 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 15, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that Best Lawyers in America has included 60 of the firm’s lawyers in its 2025 Guide. The recognized...
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Aug 2024
Nearly Two Dozen Knobbe Martens Partners Named “World IP Leaders” by World Intellectual Property Review
IRVINE, Calif., August 7, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 22 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2024 “WIPR Leaders” by World Intellectual Property Review...
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Aug 2023
40 Knobbe Martens Attorneys Named Among “Best Lawyers” in 2024 Guide
IRVINE, CALIF., Thursday, August 17, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America has named 17 of the firm’s partners to its 2024 edition...
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Jul 2023
Nineteen Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized as “World IP Leaders” by World Intellectual Property Review
IRVINE, CALIF., July 7, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that 19 partners have been recognized as leading patent and trademark practitioners in World Intellectual Property Review’s (WIPR)...
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Jun 2023
Six Knobbe Martens Attorneys Named 2023 “Southern California Rising Stars”
IRVINE, CALIF., June 6, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that six attorneys have been selected by Super Lawyers for inclusion in its 2023 Southern California Rising Stars recognitions....
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Dec 2022
Bloomberg Quotes Dan Altman and Jessica Achtsam on Key Things to Know About the EU Unified Patent Court
Knobbe Martens partners Dan Altman and Jessica Achtsam were quoted by Bloomberg in the article “What US Lawyers Should Know as the EU Unified Patent Court Looms.” The article discusses...