IRVINE, Calif., January 16, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that attorneys Jae Jin Lee and Ryan Newell have been recognized for their participation in the Federal Bar Association’s StepUp Pro Bono Challenge.
The StepUp Pro Bono Challenge encourages young lawyers to complete 50 hours of pro bono work on behalf of nonprofit organizations or low-income individuals, with the aim of increasing access to legal services.
Both Mr. Lee and Mr. Newell provided pro bono services in partnership with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)’s California Inventors Assistance Program. Mr. Lee assisted a pro bono qualified inventor with applying for a technological patent, and Mr. Newell provided pro bono assistance to an individual seeking to patent a renewable energy invention. Mr. Lee’s pro bono work also included offering legal services to a mental health provider.
Last year, Mr. Newell was awarded The Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate by the USPTO.
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.
