Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP has been ranked among the top law firms in the United States and California for global trademark portfolio management and trademark prosecution services by World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. The publication recognized the firm for its full range of trademark services in a diverse array of industries, including food and beverages, fashion, information technology and entertainment.
Additionally, Knobbe Martens partners Catherine Holland, Susan Natland, Diane Reed, Jeffrey Van Hoosear and Lynda Zadra-Symes were recognized as leading trademark lawyers. Holland was recognized for excelling in national and international trademark selection, prosecution and maintenance as well as her extensive experience in trademark licensing and domain names. Natland was recognized for her broad practice which includes prosecution, litigation and commercialization strategy. She was complimented by her clients for her perseverance in finding commercial solutions to complex disputes. Reed, who focuses on portfolio development and management, as well as licensing and other agreements, was recognized for her knowledgeable, creative and cost-sensitive approach. Van Hoosear, who focuses his practice on prosecution, maintenance and exploitation of trademarks, was recognized for his highly developed skills in serving sports apparel and accessories companies around the globe. Litigation partner Zadra-Symes was recognized for her counsel on trademark litigation, opposition and cancellation proceedings.
World Trademark Review, a sister publication of Intellectual Asset Management magazine, is the only standalone ranking publication to exclusively focus on trademark practices and practitioners. To compile the WTR 1000, researchers interviewed hundreds of in-house and private practice lawyers and attorneys based in over 50 countries. They were asked to identify the leading individuals and firms in both contentious and non-contentious work. Firms qualified based on their depth of expertise, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically instructed. Full rankings and methodology can be found at www.worldtrademarkreview.com.
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.
