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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
BEST IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES: KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR NAMED TOP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FIRM ON WEST COAST
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has been ranked as the top IP law firm in the Western United States in an international survey conducted by Euromoney's Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) magazine.
The survey results were compiled from nominations submitted by nearly 4,000 IP practitioners worldwide. Based on the nominations, MIP garnered further in-depth feedback on the firms by contacting 700 industry specialists throughout the world, which was then used to rank the top IP law firms in each country and jurisdiction.
The survey will appear in the February 2005 issue of MIP. In addition, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear was one of only three firms in the nation to be ranked among the top ten firms in both categories for IP representation.
"We are very honored to be recognized by our peers throughout the world, as the top IP firm on the West Coast," said Jim Bear, Managing Partner of the firm's headquarter office in Orange County. "Last year was an extremely busy and successful year for our firm," Bear added. "Our recent firm-wide growth has allowed us to increase both our depth and breadth of representation to our ever-growing client base."
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear's firm-wide expansion in 2004 and early 2005 included 17 new partners and 10 new associates. In addition, 25 new associates will join the firm in the Fall. The firm handles all areas of IP law and litigation in a wide range of industries including Internet, biotechnology, plant biology, medical device technology, mechanical engineering, computer hardware and software, electronics and chemical sciences. With clients ranging from international companies to local start-ups, Fortune 500 firms to emerging growth ventures, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear provides representation for an impressive list of clients including Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals; Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.; The Boeing Co.; Qualcomm; and Oakley, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Orange County with offices in San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Luis Obispo.
With over 160 lawyers throughout California, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP 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. Founded in 1962, the firm is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States.
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