IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is honored to announce that the firm received a “Standout” recognition, the highest possible tier, in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards North America 2024. The firm was recognized for its success on behalf of Masimo Corp. in securing an import ban at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) of certain Apple Watch models that infringed Masimo’s patented pulse oximetry technology. (Learn more here.)
The Innovative Lawyers Awards recognize the most innovative work and legal services that lawyers have developed for their clients in North America. The awards are based on months of research assessing case studies submitted for consideration, conducting in-depth interviews, and background investigation.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by such a prestigious organization,” said Steven Nataupsky, managing partner of Knobbe Martens. “This ranking showcases Knobbe Martens’ commitment to protecting our clients’ intellectual property rights and advancing technological innovation.”
The Knobbe Martens team that represented Masimo in this matter included partners Sheila Swaroop, Steve Jensen, Joseph Re, Brian Claassen, Irfan Lateef, Jon Bachand, Carol Pitzel Cruz, Alan Laquer, Ted Cannon, Kendall Loebbaka, Doug Wentzel, Daniel Kiang, and Perry Oldham.
More information about the firm’s success and the Innovative Lawyers Awards may be found here.
This honor is the latest recognition of Knobbe Martens’ ITC litigation work and successes in the life sciences space. Among other accolades, earlier this year Legal 500 U.S.A. named Knobbe Martens a “Firm to Watch” in ITC Litigation. The firm also achieved a Tier 1 ranking in Patent Litigation in the 2024 LMG Life Sciences rankings and was named “IP Boutique Firm of the Year” at the 2024 LMG Life Sciences Awards.
The firm’s recent litigation-focused accolades and news may be found here.
About Knobbe Martens
Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.
