SEATTLE, December 10, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Anderson has been named to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC). Ms. Anderson was sworn-in as a PPAC member by USPTO Director Kathi Vidal in a virtual ceremony today.
The PPAC is composed of private-sector individuals who review the policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees of patent operations and advise the agency director on these matters. Members of the PPAC are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to represent the interests of the public and the stakeholders of the USPTO.
Ms. Anderson is based in and is a co-founder of the firm’s Seattle office. With over 30 years of experience, she has cultivated a practice advising companies at the forefront of technology and innovation, while consistently seeking opportunities to break down barriers for underrepresented groups in the intellectual property space.
In her practice, Ms. Anderson develops patent and trademark portfolios for a diverse group of clients, from individual inventors to Fortune 5 companies. She has guided innovative clients from the earliest rounds of financing through initial public offering and beyond. Ms. Anderson’s practice spans a wide variety of industries, including consumer electronics, medical devices, food and beverage products, internet technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Learn more about the role of the PPAC and its members 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.
