IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that 16 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the World Intellectual Property Review [WIPR] 2025 Leaders Directory for excellent contentious and non-contentious work in areas including patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets.
Based on research spanning over 80 countries and six continents, WIPR Leaders identifies “top-tier IP practitioners […] recognized for their proven track record, peer endorsements, and outstanding contributions to the field.”
The Knobbe Martens lawyers named 2025 “WIPR Leaders” come from a diverse array of practices, industries and offices across the firm, demonstrating the firm’s depth of talent. The recognized lawyers include partners Brian Claassen, Mike Fuller, Colin Heideman, Brian Horne, Steve Jensen, Mark Lezama, Salima Merani, Susan Natland, Carol Pitzel Cruz, Joseph Re, Melanie Seelig, Lance Smemoe, Sheila Swaroop, Lynda Zadra-Symes, Bill Zimmerman, and associate Ben Shiroma.
Knobbe Martens has been recognized frequently by WIPR as among the top firms across numerous IP disciplines. Most recently, the firm received prominent rankings in the publication’s 2024 USA Trademarks rankings, garnered high marks in its 2024 USA Patent rankings, and was recognized in WIPR’s inaugural USA Trade Secrets rankings.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in 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.
