Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP‘s group is well-regarded for the breadth of its capabilities in complex patent matters, with biotech, life sciences, medical devices, and electrical engineering being key areas of specialism across the group. Irvine-based Salima Merani is well-placed to assist clients with patent prosecution, portfolio management, and transactional due diligence matters. Merani heads up the team alongside Sabing Lee (also based in Irvine), who advises medtech clients on the IP strategy aspects of complex transactions. Merani and Lee also co-chair the firm’s medical device group. Also in Irvine, Harnik Shukla has noteworthy abilities in procuring successfully litigated patents. In Seattle, Melanie Seelig has expertise in patent infringement, validity, and clearance matters. At the San Diego office, Jason Jardine is experienced in advising on the acquisition, protection, and enforcement of IP rights in both domestic and cross-border contexts.
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‘The team is very well-equipped with both the technical and the legal knowledge to navigate the most complicated questions.’
‘David Schmidt and Harnik Shukla are noteworthy.’
Key clients
- Alpheus Medical
- Cala Health
Work highlights
Served as lead IP counsel for Alpheus Medical, filing patents and trademarks internationally and securing patent grants.
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Practice head
Salima Merani; Sabing Lee
Other key lawyers
Jason Jardine; Harnik Shukla; Terry Tullis; Maria Stout; Jordan Gottdank; David Schmidt; Melanie Seelig; Tom Cowan