Partner Susan Natland repeats as among Top 250 Women in IP
IRVINE, Calif., June 10, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that ten of the firm’s partners have been recognized in Managing Intellectual Property’s 2025 “IP STARS” rankings.
In addition to being recognized as a “Trademark Star” in the guide, partner Susan Natland, co-chair of the firm’s Trademark & Brand Protection group, was again named among the “Top 250 Women in IP.”
Self-described as the most comprehensive, leading specialist guide worldwide, these annual rankings are based on months of research in over 70 jurisdictions, which includes analysis of firm-submitted and publicly available information, as well as market feedback and client interviews.
The full list of Knobbe Martens partners named in the 2025 “IP STARS” guide include:
- Carol Pitzel Cruz (Patent Star)
- Steve Jensen (Patent Star)
- Christy Lea (Patent Star)
- Sabing Lee (Patent Star)
- Salima Merani (Transactions Star & Trademark Star)
- Susan Natland (Trademark Star and Top 250 Women in IP)
- Joseph Re (Patent Star)
- Gerard von Hoffman (Patent Star)
- Lynda Zadra-Symes (Trademark Star)
- William Zimmerman (Patent Star)
This is among a string of recent recognitions for the firm and its partners from Managing IP. Earlier this year, the firm was shortlisted in multiple categories at the Managing IP Americas Awards and was awarded “Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year (West).”
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.
