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Thirteen Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized as 2024 IP STARS by Managing IP

| Maria AndersonCarol Pitzel CruzSteve JensenChristy LeaSabing LeeSalima Merani, Ph.D.Susan M. NatlandAli S. RazaiJoseph R. ReRobert RobyGerard von HoffmannLynda Zadra-SymesWilliam Zimmerman
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IRVINE, Calif., June 4, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that 13 of the firm’s partners were named 2024 IP Stars by Managing IP for their excellent work in intellectual property law.

IP STARS describes itself as “the leading specialist guide for companies or individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to deal with contentious and non-contentious intellectual property issues.” The Knobbe Martens partners recognized as 2024 IP Stars include:

Last month, Knobbe Martens was nationally recognized by Managing IP for both its trademark disputes and trademark prosecution work as part of the 2024 IP STARS rankings. In addition, the firm received Managing IP’s highest ranking of “highly recommended” for both trademark prosecution and trademark disputes in California, a ranking it has sustained for several years.

Recognized as the most comprehensive, leading specialist guide worldwide, Managing IP’s IP STARS annual rankings are based on six months of research, which include analysis of firm-submitted and publicly available information, as well as market feedback and client interviews.

About Knobbe Martens

Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.

Joseph R. Re - Partner - Orange County
Joseph R. Re
Mr. Re is a nationally recognized trial and appellate attorney, having tried numerous high-stakes technology cases in the federal courts throughout the country...
Robert Roby- Partner - Orange County
Robert Roby
Robert J. Roby has a broad ranging practice and has represented start-up companies as well as well-established multi-national companies. Robb has significant...
Gerard von Hoffmann - Partner - San Diego
Gerard von Hoffmann
Gerard von Hoffmann focuses on client practice in the medical device industry including offensive and defensive competitive strategies, infringement studies...
Lynda Zadra-Symes - Partner - Orange County
Lynda Zadra-Symes
Lynda is a litigation partner with the firm, where she has practiced for over 34 years. Lynda is chair of the firm’s trademark litigation practice group and co...
Steve Jensen- Partner - Orange County
Steve Jensen
A highly regarded and accomplished leader with a record of un-paralleled success in developing and executing the strategic vision of technology companies...
Sabing Lee - Partner - Orange County
Sabing Lee
Sabing H. Lee's practice includes strategic patent procurement, patent portfolio management, intellectual property due diligence and general counseling on...
Salima Merani - Partner - Orange County
Salima Merani, Ph.D.
Salima Merani, Ph.D. is the Co-Chair of the firm's Medical Device Group. Salima has over two decades of experience in building patent portfolios for life...
Susan M. Natland - Partner - Orange County
Susan M. Natland
Susan Natland advises on all aspects of domestic and international brand protection and enforcement, advertising law, unfair competition, copyright, internet...
Ali S. Razai - Partner - Orange County
Ali S. Razai
Ali S. Razai is a distinguished litigator with an extensive track record of success in high-stakes situations across all facets of IP law. Lauded by clients as...
William Zimmerman - Partner - Washington DC
William Zimmerman
Having served as lead counsel in over 100 pharmaceutical litigations, including cases involving “blockbuster” drugs like Lipitor and Nexium, William R...
Maria Anderson - Partner - Seattle
Maria Anderson
Maria Anderson is an industry-recognized intellectual property attorney at Knobbe Martens, where she co-founded the firm’s Seattle office. With over 30 years of...
Carol Pitzel Cruz - Partner - Seattle
Carol Pitzel Cruz
Carol is the Managing Partner of Knobbe Martens’ Seattle office and co-chair of the firm’s Hatch-Waxman Litigation practice. Carol is an accomplished...
Christy Lea - Partner - Orange County
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...