Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, announces Ned Israelsen, managing partner of their San Diego office, has been named one of SD Metro Magazine’s “Top 25 San Diego Attorneys.” Israelsen is acknowledged for his outstanding intellectual property work in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical industries.
Israelsen focuses his practice on advising startup companies and established businesses in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical areas. His work includes worldwide patent protection strategies, avoidance of third party intellectual property, portfolio building, due diligence, intellectual property opinions and licensing. During his 30 year career at Knobbe Martens, Israelsen has won numerous awards and honors for his work in patent law, intellectual property strategy and patent licensing.
Notably, Israelsen has been involved with some of today’s most groundbreaking patents including the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine, approved by the FDA to battle cervical cancer. He has obtained seminal patents on DNA vaccines now in development which will revolutionize treatment and prevention of HIV, CMV, ebola, anthrax, SARS, cancer, malaria, and hepatitis B and C. Israelsen has also been integral in patenting antiviral drugs, including one currently in human clinical trials to cure Hepatitis C infections.
The SD Metro Magazine “Top 25 San Diego Attorneys” are chosen by a select panel of attorneys, judges and other professionals in the legal field who have keen insights into the legal world in San Diego. For additional information and to view this year’s list, visit the SD Metro Magazine website.
With over 275 lawyers and scientists nationwide, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property law including litigation. Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms worldwide, Knobbe Martens serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Knobbe Martens also has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Washington, D.C. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.