IRVINE, Calif., March 4, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm and two partners have been named finalists in multiple categories at the inaugural Life Sciences Patent Network USA Awards.
The firm is a finalist for Life Sciences IP Litigation Firm of the Year, as well as for the Case of the Year/Impact Case award. In the latter category, the firm is shortlisted for its successful representation of Masimo in a dispute with Apple regarding certain Apple Watch models that were found to infringe Masimo’s patented pulse oximetry technology.
At the individual level, partner Salima Merani, who co-chairs the firm’s medical device group, is a finalist for the Patent Prosecutor of the Year Award, and partner Joseph Re is a finalist for the Patent Litigator of the Year Award.
According to LSPN, the awards recognize “excellence, innovation, and leadership in life sciences IP” and honor individuals and organizations who are “shaping the future of pharmaceutical and biotech patent protection.”
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Boston on May 6, 2025, following the first day of the LSPN North America–Spring conference.
This is the latest in a series of recognitions for Knobbe Martens’ notable life sciences work. Last fall, the firm was named IP Boutique Firm of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Awards and achieved top placements in multiple categories in the LMG Life Sciences rankings. The firm also achieved a “Standout” recognition, the highest possible tier, in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America awards.
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.
