Knobbe Martens

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP was founded in 1962. With more than 160 lawyers who specialize in intellectual property law, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. Its clients include public and private companies at various stages of growth from start-up to Fortune 500.Patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, trade secrets and rights of publicity are all components of its practice. The firm's practice includes client consultation, licensing, preparation and procurement of patents and trademarks, copyright applications, appeals, oppositions and cancellations and intellectual property litigation before federal and state courts. The firm's lawyers work with clients to identify intellectual property assets and to evaluate and prioritize such assets for purposes of seeking protection or enforcing existing rights. The firm also counsels clients and conducts seminars to train clients on such topics as how to avoid losing patent, trademark and trade secret rights, how to avoid infringement liability and how to manage an intellectual property portfolio.