Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP has been ranked as a national first-tier law firm for patent law in the 2011-2012 “Best Law Firms” rankings compiled by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers®.
In addition to its Tier 1 national ranking, Knobbe Martens was ranked in Tier 1 in Orange County, California for intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, patent law and trademark law. The firm was also ranked in Tier 2 in San Diego for intellectual property litigation and patent law. In addition, eight partners were recently recognized as 2012 Best Lawyers in America, also compiled by U.S. News and Best Lawyers.
“It is an honor to be recognized for the high quality intellectual property legal services Knobbe Martens provides,” said Steven Nataupsky, managing partner of Knobbe Martens.
This is the second year U.S. News Media Group, the nation’s leading source of rankings and service journalism, and Best Lawyers, the leading survey of lawyers worldwide, expanded the U.S. News signature series of rankings to include rankings of law firms. The rankings, which are presented in tiers both nationally and by metropolitan area, showcase 9,633 law firms ranked in one or more of 119 major practice areas.
The national first-tier rankings will be featured in the U.S. News & World Report’s Money issue, with rankings in their entirety posted online at http://bestlawfirms.usnews.com/
With over 275 lawyers and scientists nationwide, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property law including litigation. Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms worldwide, Knobbe Martens serves a diverse group of clients from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Knobbe Martens also has offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Seattle and Washington, D.C. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com