IRVINE, Calif., September 29, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and its partners were recognized in the first edition of the Copyright 1000: The World’s Leading Copyright Professionals. The guide, co-published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and World Trademark Review (WTR), “highlights the leading firms and individuals operating at the very top of the copyright legal market across key national jurisdictions.”
“With offices spanning California’s major innovation hubs, Knobbe Martens has built a copyright practice that mirrors the state’s diverse creative economy,” notes the guide in its profile of the firm. “Whether protecting software, video games, entertainment properties or consumer products, the team combines strategic counselling with hard-fought litigation, helping clients navigate everything from DMCA compliance and online piracy to licensing, enforcement and cross-border protection.”
In addition, partners Lynda Zadra-Symes and Mark Lezama, Co-Chairs of the firm’s Copyright Litigation practice, were highlighted in the guide for their excellent work advising clients across a wide array of industries on copyright and brand protection matters.
Knobbe Martens regularly assists clients in securing global copyright privileges and ownership of copyright assets. We provide strategic advice regarding licensing copyrighted works, entertainment properties and software, and also counsel clients on enforcing copyrights and defending copyright claims in federal court litigation and appeals throughout the country. The firm’s Copyright team is regularly recognized in leading intellectual property publications and legal industry guides including Chambers USA, Legal 500 U.S.A., and Managing IP.
About Knobbe Martens
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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