North America - United States • Intellectual property
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
With demonstrable capabilities cross federal and state trademark litigation, ��business-savvy’ Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP maintains an active practice across pharma, computer software, fashion, and beverage sectors. Co-leads Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen and Lynda Zadra-Symes are based in Orange County. Keller Katzenellenbogen bolsters the practice with her broad range of expertise, assisting clients in the computer software, medical devices, and consumer products industries, among others, while seasoned litigator Zadra-Symes draws on over 32 years of experience in handling proceedings in federal courts and the TTAB. Also based in Orange County is Ali Razai, whose strengths encompass issues arising in relation to mechanical and medical devices, optics, and biotech, and seasoned litigator Matt Bellinger. Other names to note include Los Angeles’ Brian Horne and Hans Mayer, who contribute their tech sector expertise to the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm's lawyers are down to earth and easy to talk to/work with. It's a delight.’
‘Knowledgeable and able to distill that knowledge down into layman's terms.'
‘The firm takes a collaborative approach to case work which works well with our company culture. This extends to flexibility and innovation, including in processes and billing.’
‘KMOB has a strong stable of business-savvy lawyers.’
‘Lauren Keller has been a solid IP litigator for us. She provides practical advice that moves the ball forward.’
Key clients
- Monster Energy Co.
- Big Funny LLC
- Jacuzzi Brands
- Public Storage
Work highlights
- Represented Monster Energy Co. in trademark litigation against BeastUp LLC concerning Monster’s Claw Icon mark.
- Represented Big Funny LLC in defense of litigation brought by Metamorfoza, D.O.O. relating to Big Funny’s use of the name “Museum of Illusions” at its museums in Los Angeles and Miami.
- Represented Public Storage in filing a lawsuit against Mini Public Storage to enforce and stop the use of its valuable PUBLIC STORAGE® trademark.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen, Lynda Zadra-Symes