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
USPTO, ITC Veteran Michael Forman Joins Knobbe Martens
Mr. Forman brings over 15 years of combined experience at key government agencies WASHINGTON, D.C., January 26, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that former U.S. Patent &...
Knobbe Martens Announces Six New Partners in Offices Across the Country
New partner class strengthens Knobbe Martens’ position as a leader in IP Law IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, is...
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...