Knobbe Martens Attorneys Named 2013 Washington Rising Stars by Super Lawyers

Partners Carol Pitzel Cruz, Christopher Sweeney and Mauricio Uribe, based in the Seattle, Washington office of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, have been selected as 2013 Washington Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for their intellectual property law and litigation practices.

Pitzel Cruz represents various clients in all aspects of intellectual property disputes, with a focus on patent litigation. She is experienced in the area of pharmaceutical litigation, especially litigation involving Abbreviated New Drug Applications under the Hatch-Waxman Act. Pitzel Cruz has also studied and spoken on the topic of the United States Biosimilars Legislation.

Sweeney has extensive experience in obtaining patent protection for clients with biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical technologies. His practice includes licensing, strategic client counseling, patent portfolio development, due diligence and invalidity and non-infringement opinions.

Uribe has extensive experience in client counseling in all aspects of intellectual property including patentability, licensing, due diligence and infringement mitigation matters. He assists clients in developing and managing comprehensive patent portfolios and intellectual property assets. Additionally, he manages various standards-based patent licensing matters.

Super Lawyers honors outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Washington Rising Stars list includes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state of Washington who are age 40 or younger and/or have been in practice for less than ten years. They are nominated by lawyers who have personally observed them in action through co-counsel, opposing counsel or courtroom observation. For additional information on Super Lawyers, visit www.superlawyers.com.

With over 275 lawyers and scientists nationwide, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property law including litigation. Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms worldwide, Knobbe Martens serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Knobbe Martens also has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Washington, D.C. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.