General Info

Founded in 1962, Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States. It has expertise in licensing, preparation, enforcement and procurement of patents, copyrights and trademarks. The firm handles matters associated with copyright infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, domain name disputes and trade secrets. Its clients include Bausch & Lomb, Callaway Golf Company, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, University of Southern California and Avery Dennison Research Center. The firm also provides assistance in contractual disputes, document formation and intellectual property analysis issues. In addition, it has experience in drafting a variety of employment, invention development, manufacturing and licensing agreements. Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear has branch locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Irvine, Calif.