The firm’s Washington D.C. office is located in the heart of D.C. at 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, within walking distance of the White House and within close proximity to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, The International Trade Commission, The Court of Federal Claims and The Eastern District of Virginia.
The attorneys in our Washington D.C. office represent clients in all areas of intellectual property law in key industries, including pharmaceuticals, powersports, electronics, software, biotechnology and medical devices.
Managing Partner

A key strength of this office is our years of pharmaceutical experience, specifically focusing on Hatch-Waxman litigation for companies seeking to market generic drugs.
Latest Updates and News
Volunteer Legal Advocates Honors Ari Feinstein for Pro Bono Work Supporting Domestic Violence Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that partner Ari Feinstein has received the “Civil Protection Order Volunteer of the Year” recognition from Volunteer Legal...
Knobbe Martens Recognized Among Top-Tier Firms in Best Law Firms Annual Guide
Firm receives ‘Tier 1’ national and regional rankings for litigation, patent and trademark work IRVINE, Calif., November 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens has once again been recognized as a top-tier...
Knobbe Martens Maintains National Top Tier Ranking for IP Litigation Work from Benchmark Litigation
IRVINE, Calif., October 28, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and numerous partners in its Litigation practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of...
Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek Named Among “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in Leadership Journal
SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates partners Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek for their recognition as “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in...
Knobbe Martens’ Standout Life Sciences Work Recognized in Annual LMG Rankings
Firm receives top-tier rankings for patent strategy, prosecution and litigation across life sciences industry IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that Legal Media Group...
Knobbe Martens Welcomes 2025 Associate Class to Offices Across the Country
New class advances firm commitment to investing in talent across a range of technical disciplines IRVINE, Calif., September 10, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce the arrival of...