Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has been recognized in this year’s edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Handbook, a premier reference guide for U.S. and international in-house counsel and private-practice lawyers seeking IP expertise in the U.S. The firm received top rankings in five national categories including Bio Life Sciences, Patent Contentious, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Contentious and Trademark Prosecution. The firm was also recognized in the same five categories regionally in California and for their intellectual property work in the state of Washington and Washington D.C.
In addition, seven Knobbe Martens partners were recognized as 2014 “IP Stars,” a new segment of the publication’s annual report that highlights the country’s leading individual IP attorneys based on their specific areas of expertise and the industries and clients they serve. The attorneys are recognized in the IP Handbook as follows:
Maria Anderson is continually praised by peers and clients alike for her work in patent prosecution and intellectual property portfolio management, specifically in the computer science and e-commerce fields. Anderson has extensive experience in comprehensive, strategic client counseling in all aspects of intellectual property.
William Bunker focuses on developing and executing worldwide patent and trademark protection strategies for a wide diversity of clients – from startups to multi-national corporations. He has extensive experience in the fields of medical devices, computer implemented and internet based inventions, financial services and business methods.
Jon Gurka has a broad intellectual property litigation practice, having handled cases involving patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition and breach of contract matters. His current practice primarily involves handling complex patent litigation cases. He was specifically praised by clients stating he, “aggressively pursues the client’s interest in and out of court.”
Steve Jensen’s practice emphasizes intellectual property litigation, competitive strategy, negotiation, licensing, infringement and validity analysis, financings, acquisitions, joint development and other strategic technology related transactions. He has handled cases involving virtually all aspects of intellectual property, and has negotiated technology related agreements between companies worldwide.
Joseph Re is a nationally recognized trial attorney, representing clients in all types of intellectual-property disputes throughout the country. He is also nationally known for handling high-stake patent cases for both patent holders and accused infringers. In addition to leading trial teams before juries and arbitrators, Re is also an appellate specialist, often selected to argue patent appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Robert Roby has a degree and experience in mechanical engineering and represents clients in diverse technology areas, from start-ups to well-established multi-national companies. Roby frequently advises clients regarding offensive and defensive competitive strategies, pre-litigation strategies, infringement studies, invalidity and noninfringement opinions, strategic transactions and complex patent prosecution, including litigation-related reexaminations and other post-grant challenges.
William Zimmerman has been recognized for his litigation and appellate work in the life sciences area. He has worked extensively in the art of pharmaceutical litigation, and is well-versed in the Abbreviated New Drug Application process and litigation involving pharmaceuticals under the Hatch-Waxman Act. His practice focuses primarily on patent cases at both the district court and appellate levels, and he also has experience in obtaining and licensing pharmaceutical-related intellectual property.
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, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Washington, D.C. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
