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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

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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.

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What the Team is Known For

Knobbe Martens is a highly respected IP boutique that assists clients with IP portfolio management matters including patent prosecution proceedings and due diligence for corporate transactions. The firm also handles trade dress and patent infringement claims, and advises on trade secrets misuse claims. The team offers experienced representation in post-grant reviews before the PTAB.

Work Highlights

  • Knobbe Martens served as IP counsel to Venova Medical, a privately held company developing a next generation technology for the creation of percutaneous arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis access, in connection with its initial closing of a $30 million Series B funding round.

Strengths

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I am constantly impressed with the Knobbe Martens team's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and break them down so that executives can make an informed decision.

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Notable Practitioners

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Salima Merani, PhD
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Salima Merani, PhD
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Salima Merani frequently represents both emerging companies and their investors in a range of functions, including patent strategy, licensing and transactions.

Salima understands both the business and the science.

Salima is phenomenal. She's very strategic and has the unique capability to look at the big picture while being extremely detail-oriented.

Salima is an expert negotiator and a fearless supporter of our company.

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Joseph R Re
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Joseph R Re
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Joseph Re is experienced in representing both holders and alleged infringers of patents at trial and on appeal across a range of venues throughout the US.

Joseph cuts right to the heart of the matter. He's playing chess while others are playing checkers.

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Susan Natland
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Susan Natland
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Susan Natland co-chairs Knobbe Martens' trademark and brand protection group. She is regularly called upon to advise media-sector clients on general trademark and brand protection matters.

Working with Susan is a remarkable experience. She has unparalleled skill and a truly impressive depth of knowledge on worldwide IP issues.

Susan is one of the best lawyers I've worked with in my in-house career. She is smart, capable, responsive and provides excellent customer service.

Susan consistently provides strategic and creative suggestions to help us achieve effective, impactful results. She is incredible.

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Lynda Zadra-Symes
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Lynda Zadra-Symes
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Lynda Zadra-Symes co-chairs the firm's trademark and copyright litigation groups and is frequently called upon to handle complex IP disputes for clients from a wide array of industries.

Lynda is an excellent lawyer that understands clients' needs.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Joseph R Re
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Joseph R Re
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Salima Merani, PhD
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Salima Merani, PhD
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Susan Natland
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Susan Natland
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Lynda Zadra-Symes
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Lynda Zadra-Symes
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Members

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Maria Anderson

Steven J. Nataupsky

Head of Department

Clients

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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited

Lupin Limited

Masimo Corporation

Monster Energy Company

Nobel Biocare, LLC

Oakley, Inc.

Qualcomm Incorporated

Sienna Biopharmaceuticals

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Spectrum Brands

Toshiba

Industries

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Aerospace & Space Technology

Aesthetics & Personal Care Products

AgBio

Automation & Robotics

Automotive, Transportation & Power Sports

Biosimilars

Biotechnology

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Chemical

Chemical Clean Technology

Communications Technology

Construction & Home Improvement

Electronics & Semiconductors

Fashion & Beauty

Financial Services & Business Methods

Food & Beverage

Healthcare Information Technology

Media & Entertainment

Medical Devices & Procedures

Nanotechnology

Optics

Pharmaceuticals

Restaurant & Hospitality

Software & Information Technology

Sporting Goods & Recreation