IRVINE, Calif., December 12, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm’s Trademark & Brand Protection group was recognized in the 2025 edition of World IP Review’s USA Trademarks rankings.
The rankings “identify the foremost legal talent dedicated to brand protection” across the country, highlighting “firms and individuals capable of advising [clients] on their most significant matters.”
Knobbe Martens’ contentious and non-contentious trademark work was recognized in the guide. WIPR editors deemed Knobbe Martens a “go-to firm for big-ticket litigation” and highlighted the firm’s strength in “handling expansive global trademark portfolios” across diverse industries.
Several Knobbe Martens partners were recognized in this year’s rankings for their exceptional trademark and brand protection work, including:
- Jason Champion, characterized as “a renowned litigator with a strong non-contentious practice” focused on licensing and advising clients on global IP protection strategies.
- Rosaleen Chou, recognized for being “well versed in all the various nuances in trademark law” and who offers “succinct legal analysis from a business perspective”.
- Steven Nataupsky, Managing Partner of the firm, recognized for achieving successful litigation outcomes on behalf of clients in various fields.
- Jeff Van Hoosear, who is noted for advising on international trademark and unfair competition matters for clients in the apparel and hospitality industries, among others.
View Knobbe Martens’ full WIPR Trademarks USA rankings and learn more about the Trademark and Brand Protection team’s recent successes here.
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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