Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear is a major player in the intellectual property field. The Irvine, Calif.-based firm’s success stems from its full-service capabilities and combination of legal and technical expertise.
John Sganga Jr., who litigates patent, copyright, trademark and trade secrets disputes, said the emphasis is on providing industry-specific knowledge about areas including pharmaceuticals and medical devices. "Because we are big enough in the IP practice, we can have attorneys that have industry-specific expertise, most of whom have technical backgrounds," he said.
