Knobbe Martens Named Among Top IP Firms In The Nation By Managing Intellectual Property Magazine

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear has been recognized as one of the top intellectual property law firms in the United States in 2009 by Euromoney's Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine.

Knobbe Martens has been ranked in the top tier for its patent prosecution practice, both nationally and in the Western division. According to the magazine, firms listed in Tier 1 are regarded as having the strongest practice in their respective area.

Nationally, the firm was ranked in the second tier for its bio life sciences practice. In addition, Knobbe Martens was highly rated for its patent litigation and contentious work, both nationally and in the Western division.

"It is a pleasure to be recognized for the high quality intellectual property legal services Knobbe Martens provides," said managing partner, Steven Nataupsky.

The annual survey results were compiled by teams of researchers based in London, New York and Hong Kong who interviewed and received information from IP practitioners worldwide. Full survey results will be published in the March and April issues of MIP. Results can also be found online at managingip.com.

Knobbe Martens represents clients in all areas of intellectual property law and litigation. Clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth, from start-up to the Fortune 500 worldwide. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States with over 200 lawyers firm wide. The firm has been recognized in surveys for excellence in all aspects of intellectual property law and was recently ranked third nationally for highest number of minority equity partners in an annual survey conducted by Diversity & The Bar magazine. In addition, several members of the firm have been voted among the world's leading intellectual property lawyers. More information about Knobbe Martens can be found at: www.knobbe.com.