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
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...
Lawdragon Names 17 Knobbe Martens Partners Among ‘Leading Litigators in America’
IRVINE, Calif., September 8, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 17 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading...
Knobbe Martens’ Hatch-Waxman Practice Takes Home Multiple Honors at 2025 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards
Firm named ‘Hatch-Waxman Litigation Firm of the Year’; Carol Pitzel Cruz receives ‘Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year’ award IRVINE, Calif., September 5, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share...
Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized as Top IP Strategists in 2025 IAM Strategy 300 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 14, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the IAM Strategy...
