IRVINE, Calif., September 8, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 17 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide.
Lawyers honored in the guide “have made their mark representing clients in their most important courtroom, investigative and administrative battles” and “have changed the course of industry and individual businesses,” according to Lawdragon.
The Knobbe Martens partners and the practice areas for which they were recognized include:
- Adeel Akhtar, IP Litigation, esp. Patent
- Jonathan Bachand, IP Litigation, esp. Patent Protection
- Jane Dai, Ph.D., IP Litigation, esp. Patent
- Brian Horne, IP Litigation
- Steve Jensen, IP Litigation
- Irfan Lateef, IP Litigation
- Christy Lea, IP Litigation
- Steven Nataupsky, IP Litigation
- Carol Pitzel Cruz, IP Litigation, esp. Hatch-Waxman
- Adam Powell, IP Litigation, Antitrust
- Joseph Re, IP Litigation
- Joseph Reisman, Ph.D., IP Litigation, esp. Patent Prosecution
- Joshua Stowell, IP Litigation
- Craig Summers, IP Litigation
- Sheila Swaroop, IP Litigation, Trademark, Brand Protection
- Lynda Zadra-Symes, IP Litigation, esp. Trademark, Copyright
- William Zimmerman, Pharmaceutical Litigation
This is the latest recognition for members of Knobbe Martens’ standout Litigation practice. In the past year, Knobbe Martens litigators have been ranked in prestigious legal guides including Chambers and Legal 500, and received accolades from Managing IP, IAM, Benchmark Litigation, and LMG Life Sciences, among others. Learn more about the Litigation team’s recent recognitions 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. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. 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.
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