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Joseph S. Cianfrani

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007.
2040 Main Street, 14th Floor Irvine, California 92614
(949) 760-0404
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Firm: Knobbe Martens
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Knobbe Martens


Years In Practice


Phone Number (949) 760-0404
Joseph S. Cianfrani is a partner in our Orange County office.  Mr. Cianfrani represents various clients in all types of intellectual-property disputes, including those involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights.  His practice primarily involves patent cases at both the trial and appellate levels.  Mr. Cianfrani has served as counsel in numerous cases, many of which have successfully gone to trial before a jury or bench, or have been appealed.  In 2004, Mr. Cianfrani served as a member of two trial teams in obtaining $134.5 million and $43.5 million jury verdicts for the firm’s medical device clients.  In 2008, Mr. Cianfrani successfully represented another of the firm’s clients in a jury trial, obtaining a judgment of infringement, validity, and substantial damages.  Mr. Cianfrani also maintains a very active appellate practice and has represented the firm’s clients on numerous appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in cases involving computer peripherals, optics, electronics, software, and medical devices. Mr. Cianfrani is also a member of several professional groups and has previously served on the board of directors of the American Intellectual Property Association.  Mr. Cianfrani has also written and spoken extensively on patent law and appellate practice before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Before joining the firm in 1998, Mr. Cianfrani served as a law clerk to the Honorable Arthur J. Gajarsa, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Mr. Cianfrani became a partner in 2003. Clerk Experience Law clerk to the Honorable Arthur J. Gajarsa of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1997-98
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Patent Law
Software
Trademark Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Joseph S. Cianfrani
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Orange County (2021)
Litigation - Patent, Orange County (2014)
Education
Graduated
George Mason University, MS EE
Graduated 1997
University of Virginia
Graduated 1991
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (949) 760-0404
2040 Main Street, 14th Floor
Irvine, California 92614
Irvine, California 92614
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