Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

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

"Salima is very knowledgeable, insightful, helpful, personable and easy to work with."

"She has superb experience and is a wonderful negotiator. She gets the best for her clients."

"Salima is very client- and business-focused, and combines a good command of the law with business acumen.."

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's ability to distill complex technical details in a way that juries understand is very impressive to watch."

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 fast and responsive. She always comes up with alternative solutions which consider the realities of the IP market in the US."

"Lynda is a strong IP litigator. I find her very easy to work with and extremely competent."

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.

"Susan in an exceptional attorney with a strong solutions-oriented practice."

"Susan Natland is an excellent lawyer and an outstanding person."

"Susan is a pro. She is a trusted advisor to our company on even the most complex trademark matters."

"Susan is a quintessential lawyer's lawyer. She has deep experience in the trademark and branding areas and provides the highest level of services."