IRVINE, CALIF., April 28, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that Managing Intellectual Property named the firm the Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year and the Trademark Disputes – (West) Firm of the Year, and honored litigation partner Joseph Re as Litigator of the Year in California, at the 2023 Managing IP Americas Awards, held last night in New York.
These honors follow the earlier announcement that the firm had been shortlisted by Managing IP in the above categories in addition to “PTAB Firm of the Year”, “Patent Disputes Firm of the Year – West”, and “Litigator of the Year – Washington State” (Colin Heideman).
These are the latest recognitions for Knobbe Martens’ industry-leading trademark practice. Earlier this month, the practice was recognized both in California and nationally by Managing IP in the publication’s 2023 IP STARS rankings.
Last night’s recognition is also the latest in a string of honors for Mr. Re: He was recently named a “Global Leader” by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Magazine, a leading patent litigator by Chambers & Partners, a “World IP Leader” by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) and a “Leading Litigator in IP Litigation” in Lawdragon’s 2022 “500 leading litigators in America” guide.
The Managing IP Americas Awards recognize leading law firms, companies and individuals who have contributed to some of the most innovative and challenging IP work of the past year, and those who drive the international IP market.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is one of the most highly respected intellectual property law firms, offering all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.