IRVINE, Calif., October 23, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partners Sabing Lee, Salima Merani, Ph.D., and Joseph Re have been featured in the 2027 IAM Global Leaders guide for their outstanding work across patent law. Mr. Lee and Dr. Merani, who co-chair the firm’s Medical Device practice, were recognized for their standout work in patent prosecution and transactions, and Mr. Re was recognized for his excellent track record in patent litigation.
The guide honors lawyers who demonstrate “expertise and experience related to creating, protecting, managing, transacting and enforcing critical patent rights.” Only those who are ranked in the highest-possible tier in the annual IAM Patent 1000 guide are eligible to be recognized as IAM Global Leaders; honorees are selected based on “their ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver value for their clients.”
This is the most recent recognition of Knobbe Martens’ strength across patent law. Learn more about the firm’s latest accolades for its leading patent strategy, prosecution, and litigation work here.
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