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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is renowned for its ‘deep knowledge in contentious matters in many forums’. The practice’s diverse caseload covers the life sciences and technology sectors, with particular expertise in Hatch-Waxman cases and competitor disputes. Recently, the team achieved a significant victory for lululemon in its competitor dispute against Nike. Sheila Swaroop leads the team in Irvine and is praised by clients as an ’excellent litigator’ with extensive experience in the District Court, ITC and PTAB. Other key practitioners in Irvine include Joseph Re, a recognised trial and appellate litigator who specializes in high-stakes tech cases in federal courts, and William Adams, a key contact for leading life sciences companies. In Washington DC, William Zimmerman specializes in pharma litigation and represents pharma giants like Lupin Ltd. and Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals. Carol Pitzel Cruz, in Seattle, is known for her work representing generics in Hatch-Waxman cases.

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Testimonials

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‘The Knobbe Martens team has deep knowledge in contentious matters in many forums and jurisdictions. This along with their pragmatic and innovative approach has served us well during global litigation, both as the defendant and the plaintiff. The culture of the team meshes well with our company. Understated but high achieving. ’
‘Steve Jensen is an experienced global litigation strategist with significant wins under his belt against much larger companies than those he has represented. Sheila Swaroop is an excellent litigator with significant experience in the District Court, ITC and PTAB. Her advocacy style is pleasant and effective. ’
‘They take the time to understand the client's culture and business.’
‘Sheila Swaroop stands out. Down to earth. Super smart. A delight to work with.’

Key clients

Masimo Corp. and Cercacor Laboratories
Amazon.com, Inc
Spectrum Solutions LLC
Lululemon USA Inc.
Vizio Inc.
Institute for Cancer Research, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Edwards Lifesciences
Cipla Ltd.
Viiv Healthcare
P&P Imports, LLC

Work highlights

Successfully represented Masimo Corporation and Cercacor Laboratories in a patent infringement suit against Apple regarding their Apple Watches, Series 6 and up. The media called Masimo standing up to Apple a “David vs. Goliath” battle that was among “the most momentous patent disputes in years.” Knobbe Martens is the first legal team, ever, to obtain an exclusion order against Apple and maintain it through Presidential review.

Secured a victory for our client, Amazon.com, in a patent infringement case in the Eastern District of Virginia. One week after an oral argument by partner Colin Heideman, the court held all of the asserted patent claims invalid, granted Amazon’s motion to dismiss, and entered judgement in Amazon’s favor.

Scured a complete victory for Spectrum Solutions in a PTAB Dispute involving Covid-19 testing. Not only did the board side entirely with Spectrum in IPR proceedings against Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics; in an unprecedented move, the Board canceled all of Longhorn patent claims and sanctioned Longhorn for “egregious abuse” of PTAB process.

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