In IP Watchdog Article, Knobbe Martens Litigation Partners Offer Tips for Patent Prosecutors

August 29, 2024 | Christy Lea Douglas B. Wentzel Brian C. Claassen Daniel Kiang

In an article published in IP Watchdog, Knobbe Martens litigation partners Christy Lea, Douglas Wentzel, Brian Claassen and Daniel Kiang offer practical tips to patent prosecutors on ways to enhance litigation outcomes.

“Patent prosecution plays a critical role in shaping the strength and enforceability of patents in court,” the authors write. “The language and strategies used during prosecution can significantly impact the outcome of future litigation.”

The authors explore key strategies, drawing on litigation experience, to guide patent prosecutors in enhancing the defensibility of their patents.

Read the full piece in IP Watchdog here.

Douglas B. Wentzel

Douglas Wentzel focuses his practice on patent and trade secret litigation. Doug has successfully represented clients in district courts across the country and...

Brian Claassen - Partner - Orange County

Brian C. Claassen

Brian Claassen leverages his legal experience and deep technical aptitude to successfully resolve high-stakes technology disputes. He has protected his clients’...

Christy Lea

Christy Lea resolves high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. She has represented clients in the medical device and...

Daniel Kiang

Daniel Kiang, based in the firm’s Orange County office, represents clients in patent and trademark litigation matters, including before district courts, the...