IRVINE, Calif., September 14, 2026 – Knobbe Martens proudly welcomes 23 talented first-year associates to its offices across the country today, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to developing the next generation of leading intellectual property lawyers.
Members of this year’s class hold degrees, including advanced degrees, in a range of technical and scientific disciplines, encompassing computer science, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology, and biomedical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering. Members of this year’s class also bring experience in fields such as software development, engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences, and a number are registered patent agents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
“We are thrilled to welcome another talented group of associates to Knobbe Martens, and look forward to their contributions to our work advancing and protecting our clients’ innovations,” commented Knobbe Martens’ Managing Partner Steven Nataupsky. “We are especially proud that nearly every associate who is joining us this year completed our Summer Associate Program, underscoring our firm’s focus on homegrown talent and professional development at every stage of our lawyers’ careers.”
The arrival of this year’s first-year associate class follows on the conclusion of the firm’s 2026 Summer Associate Program, which saw participants in its offices across the country. Knobbe Martens offers numerous opportunities for law students and recent graduates who are pursuing careers in intellectual property law, including the Summer Associate Program and 1L & 2L Inclusion Fellowships. Learn more about these opportunities—and why over 85% of Knobbe Martens partners have spent their entire legal careers with the firm—here.
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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