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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
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- The firm is comprised of close to 275 lawyers and scientists, with over 100 working in life science fields. The combination of law and deep technical knowledge makes Knobbe Martens attorneys uniquely qualified to represent a diverse array of clients in a broad spectrum of intellectual property matters. The firm is internationally recognized across the spectrum of life science disciplines and is considered an authority on related intellectual property issues.
- Over 95% of our attorneys hold technical degrees and more than 30 individuals hold a Ph.D. or M.D.
- The firm has practiced exclusively in the area of IP law since 1962, with well over 35,000+ issued US, PCT and international patents.
- Knobbe Martens is an undisputed leader in medical device IP law, having filed more than 5,000 patent applications in the medical device arts alone, helped over 50 medical device companies get acquired or go public, and successfully litigated numerous medical device IP cases, including through trial and appeal.
- The firm has one of the largest and most experienced biotechnology groups in IP law, with more than 75 attorneys and scientists representing biotechnology clients in all stages of their business and technology development.
Clients (16)
- Masimo Corporation
- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
- Cala Health
- Gynesonics, Inc.
- Alpheus Medical
- Imperative Care, Inc.
- Evident Vascular
- Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH
- Signet Healthcare Partners
- Sigray, Inc
- Conformal Medical, Inc
- Hongene Biotech Corporation
- Kandu Health, Inc
- Lpoxy Therapeutics
- Pacira Biosciences, Inc
- Relief Cardiovascular, Inc
Industries (10)
- Clean Technology
- Chemical
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Medical Devices & Procedures
- Nanotechnology
- Biotechnology
- AgBio
- Biosimilars
- Pharmaceuticals
- Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
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Work Highlights
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Knobbe Martens successfully represented Masimo Corporation and Cercacor Laboratories in a patent infringement investigation suit against Apple.
Strengths
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Knobbe Martens is critical to everything we do, with differentiation, strategic positioning and competitive analysis.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSAKnobbe offers best-in-class technical sophistication in subject matter.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSAI have never worked with an IP firm that devotes so much time and energy to maximizing value creation for shareholders.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSAKnobbe stands out for its strategic, forward-thinking approach.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSAThe group has a strong track record in high-stakes IP disputes.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Salima Merani, PhD
Salima Merani is noted for her sophisticated representation of life sciences companies in patent prosecution and strategic portfolio management.
Her connections, commercial acumen and deep legal and technical knowledge make her a standout attorney.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSASalima is a pragmatic, client-centric problem solver known for practical, globally informed counsel in IP strategy, licensing and due diligence.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSASalima is phenomenal and has been instrumental in key strategic moves that our organization has taken.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSASalima is an exceptional IP strategist who brings clarity, rigor and foresight to every matter she touches. She combines deep technical expertise with practical, business-aligned judgment.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 Sabing Lee
Sabing Lee is noted for his established practice in both advisory and transactional IP matters. He regularly works with clients in the medical devices industry, advising on strategic portfolio management and international IP protection.
Sabing is pragmatic, has extreme attention to detail and is very creative.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSASabing does a tremendous job in filings and applications.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSASabing is very much aligned with our business strategy. He is also very good at communicating as well as being proactive and detail-orientated.
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Knobbe Martens (2)
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Salima Merani, PhD
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation
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Members
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Sabing Lee
Head of Department
Christy Lea
Joseph R Re
Sheila Swaroop
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