Two Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in 2016 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers Lists
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP, one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that two partners from their Washington D.C. office have once again been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ 2016 Washington D.C. "Super Lawyers" and “Rising Stars” lists.
Partner William R. Zimmerman was selected as 2016 Washington D.C. “Super Lawyer” for his work in intellectual property litigation. Mr. Zimmerman represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property disputes, focusing primarily on patent cases at both the district court and appellate levels. He has participated in all phases of the firm’s litigation practice, including pretrial, trial and appellate stages of litigation, and he has experience in obtaining and defending against preliminary injunctions. Mr. Zimmerman has worked extensively in the area of pharmaceutical litigation, and is well-versed in the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) process and the complexities of litigation involving pharmaceuticals under the Hatch-Waxman Act. He also has experience in obtaining and licensing pharmaceutical-related intellectual property.
Partner Jonathan E. Bachand was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ 2016 Washington D.C. "Rising Stars" list for his work in intellectual property litigation. Mr. Bachand represents various clients in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis on representing generic drug makers in Hatch-Waxman litigation. Mr. Bachand has experience representing pharmaceutical and medical device companies at all levels of litigation, including pretrial, trial, and in appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also has experience representing both patent owners and petitioners before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in numerous inter partes review proceedings involving pharmaceutical, life science, and chemical processing patents.
In the “Super Lawyers” list, Super Lawyers recognizes the top five percent of attorneys in a region, selected through a process that includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon review panel and independent research of candidates. The Washington D.C. “Rising Stars” list includes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in Washington D.C. who are age 40 or younger and/or have been in practice for less than ten years. They are nominated by lawyers who have personally observed them in action through co-counsel, opposing counsel or courtroom observation.
About Knobbe Martens
Consistently ranked among the top intellectual property firms in the nation and worldwide, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP dedicates its practice to all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Knobbe Martens handles intellectual property litigation nationwide, including litigation at the district courts, the appellate courts and the ITC. Knobbe Martens' litigators also handle contentious matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Knobbe Martens has over 300 attorneys and scientists, including over 125 attorneys dedicated to intellectual property litigation. The firm has offices in Orange County, California, San Diego, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C., and enjoys an international reputation for excellence. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
