Knobbe Martens

IP firm Knobbe Martens earns national ranking across all areas in IP, including top-tier status in generic Hatch-Waxman litigation, patent prosecution and strategy. "Knobbe has done everything right for our firm," a client says. "This is a remarkable firm [with] spectacular work and people."

Co-chair of the Hatch-Waxman and life sciences groups William Zimmerman contributes to the firm's leading status as a destination for generic pharmaceutical representation. Trial lawyer Joseph Re has more than three decades of experience in law and has handled matters across technology areas, most notably in the medical device industry. He was recently active for Personal Genome Diagnostics in a closely watched dispute. Medical device litigation co-chair Christy Lea is experienced in jury trials, appeals and post-grant proceedings. Fellow co-chair John Sganga offers deep experience in device patent litigation, showcased by a recent, global matter for Edwards Lifesciences against Boston Scientific.

Gerard von Hoffmann is a go-to patent strategist for clients in the medical device industry. He recently assisted Millipede Inc in its $450 million acquisition by Boston Scientific. Salima Merani has deep expertise in patent strategy, often connected to complex transactions and corporate matters. Biotechnology group chair Michael Fuller specializes in strategic patent counseling and portfolio management. He was recently involved in the above matter for Illumina against Natera.