IRVINE, Calif., April 10, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm received multiple recognitions at the 2026 Managing IP Awards, including “IP Boutique Firm of the Year” and an “Impact Case of the Year”. The Managing IP Americas Awards recognize firms and practitioners for their outstanding intellectual property achievements in the last year.
Speaking on the firm’s showing at the awards, Knobbe Martens Managing Partner Steven Nataupsky said, “We are thrilled and grateful to be recognized once again as a standout firm at the Managing IP Awards. These honors reflect the momentum we’ve seen across all of our core practices over the last year, and the results we have consistently delivered for innovative clients in complex, high‑stakes matters.”
In addition to Knobbe Martens’ national recognition as “IP Boutique Firm of the Year”, the firm received an “Impact Case of the Year” award for securing a Federal Circuit win for Edwards Lifesciences in a high-stakes patent infringement dispute against Aortic Innovations. This win paved the way for the firm’s complete victory on behalf of Edwards in federal district court last month, concluding the long-running dispute with Aortic and protecting Edwards’ lifesaving innovations.
Knobbe Martens’ Medical Device Litigation Co-Chair Christy Lea, who led the team representing Edwards, commented, “This award speaks to Edwards’ commitment to protecting the industry and patients, and to the strength of our medical device IP litigation team.”
These awards are among the latest recognitions that reinforce Knobbe Martens’ reputation as a leader in intellectual property law. Explore more of the firm’s recent accolades here.
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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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