Knobbe Martens has once again been recognized by The Legal 500, an annually published directory of the top legal service providers worldwide, for its outstanding legal work in four intellectual property categories: Patent Litigation, Patent Licensing, Patent Prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings), and Trademarks: Non-Contentious (including prosecution, portfolio management and licensing).
The rankings are based on in-depth market research by a team of qualified journalists and lawyers, along with feedback from peers and clients. This research is used to assess the firm’s overall visibility and reputation.
In addition to receiving high overall firm practice rankings, 10 Knobbe Martens attorneys were commended for their experience and accomplishments in the practice of intellectual property law in the below categories. Detailed rankings and descriptions of each of the firm’s areas of recognition can also be viewed by clicking on the category links below:
- Patent Litigation: Stephen Jensen, Joseph Re, and William Zimmerman
- Patent Licensing: Michael Fuller, Salima Merani, Ph.D., Gerard von Hoffmann, and William Zimmerman
- Patent Prosecution: Michael Fuller, Salima Merani, Ph.D., Steven Nataupsky, and Gerard von Hoffmann
- Trademarks: Non-Contentious: Diane Reed and Jeff Van Hoosear
About Knobbe Martens
Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms in the nation and worldwide, Knobbe Martens has over 300 lawyers and scientists nationwide and dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property and technology law, including litigation. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. The firm is headquartered in Orange County, California, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C., and enjoys an international reputation for excellence. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
