Life Sciences
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
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+1 949 760 0404About
Provided by Knobbe Martens
- 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.
Chambers Review
Knobbe Martens is a boutique IP practice with a strong Southern California presence recommended for its effective patent portfolio work, including prosecution, as well as due diligence on corporate, commercial and capital markets transactions. The team has extensive experience handling PTAB proceedings and is also recommended for patent and trade secrets litigation.
Work Highlights
- Knobbe Martens advised Relievant Medsystems in its acquisition by Boston Scientific for $850 million plus additional milestone payments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Knobbe Martens team does excellent work. The attorneys are pragmatic in their approach and are up to date on the latest developments in the area."
"The Knobbe Martens team understands our business, process and culture. The attorneys are strong at explaining complicated concepts in a really understandable way."
"The Knobbe Martens team does excellent work. The attorneys are pragmatic in their approach and are up to date on the latest developments in the area."
"The Knobbe Martens team understands our business, process and culture. The attorneys are strong at explaining complicated concepts in a really understandable way."
Notable Practitioners
Salima Merani is noted for her sophisticated representation of life sciences companies in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
"I can't speak highly enough about Salima. She's very client- and business-focused, and provides pragmatic advice."
"Salima has superb experience and is a wonderful negotiator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Knobbe Martens
California
Members
Provided by Knobbe Martens
Ali Razai
Christy Lea
Sabing Lee
Head of Department
Sheila Swaroop
William Adams
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Knobbe Martens
Alios Biopharma, Inc.
Becton, Dickinson and Company
Cala Health
CardiAQ Valve Technologies
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
ICU Medical, Inc.
Illumina, Inc.
Inogen, Inc.
Lupin
Masimo Corporation
Nobel Biocare, USA
Sienna Biopharmaceuticals
Smith & Nephew
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Ulthera, Inc.
Industries
Provided by Knobbe Martens
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
AgBio
Biosimilars
Biotechnology
Chemical
Clean Technology
Healthcare Information Technology
Medical Devices & Procedures
Nanotechnology
Pharmaceuticals