IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm, and its partners were once again recognized for excellence across patent law in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 guide.
Underscoring Knobbe Martens’ strong reputation in all areas of patent law, IAM lauded the firm as “equally comfortable handling portfolio building…high-stakes [litigation], and IP-heavy transactional work, giving it a platform that is both expansive and highly integrated.”
The firm ranked nationally in patent prosecution, and received top rankings in patent prosecution, transactions, and litigation in California, Washington state, and Washington, D.C. Further, two dozen Knobbe Martens partners were recommended in the guide for their standout patent work. The recognized partners include:
Prosecution & Transactions
Adeel Akhtar, Daniel Altman, Tom Cowan, Michael Christensen, Lincoln Essig, Michael Fuller, Eric Furman, Jason Jardine, Sabing Lee, Salima Merani, Kimberly Miller, Joseph Reisman, Melanie Seelig, David Schmidt, Terry Tullis
Litigation
Jonathan Bachand, Jared Bunker, Andrea Cheek, Carol Pitzel Cruz, Irfan Lateef, Joseph Re, Joshua Stowell, Sheila Swaroop, William Zimmerman
The “IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals” rankings are compiled from nearly half a year of research and approximately 900 interviews with patent attorneys, in-house counsel and clients to gather market intelligence on the leading players in the field. The guide identifies the leading law firms in the market based on depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically engaged. To view the firm’s full rankings and lawyer profiles, visit Knobbe Martens’ 2026 Patent 1000 profile.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens protects the ideas that drive innovation and propel our world forward. As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on us to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers and technology specialists collaborate to deliver tailored solutions for clients ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups and emerging companies at every stage. Discover more at www.knobbe.com.
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