Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has once again been ranked among the top firms in the nation for the number of utility patents issued as published in the 2013 Top Patent Firms list compiled by Intellectual Property Today.
The firms were ranked according to the number of utility patents issued in 2012, where the firm or individual was listed as the legal representative on the issued patent. Knobbe Martens has continued to rank high on this list over the years, listed within the top 15 since 2008.
Knobbe Martens increased the number of utility patents issued from 2011-2012 by over ten percent. The list also shows Knobbe Martens’ 2012 total of 2,246 patents issued, and the firm’s three year average of 2,130 patents issued. To date, Knobbe Martens has issued over 22,000 patents.
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.