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Email
Phone
(619) 494-2534
Address
550 West C Street, San Diego, CA, 92101, US
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About
Joseph Reisman is a seasoned attorney with 27 years of experience advising clients on intellectual property and licensing matters. Based in San Diego, he is a member of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, where he helps clients navigate the complexities of protecting, managing, and leveraging valuable intellectual property assets. His practice is centered on delivering practical, business-focused counsel tailored to the needs of innovators, entrepreneurs, and established companies alike. With a deep understanding of IP strategy and licensing arrangements, Mr. Reisman works to help clients make informed decisions that support growth while safeguarding their competitive advantage. He approaches each matter with a careful balance of legal precision and commercial insight, recognizing that intellectual property issues often sit at the intersection of law, technology, and business objectives. Whether advising on licensing structures, rights management, or broader IP-related concerns, he is committed to providing clear guidance and responsive service. Clients turn to Joseph Reisman for thoughtful counsel, attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing their long-term goals. His extensive experience allows him to identify key issues efficiently and develop solutions that are both legally sound and commercially practical. As a trusted advisor at Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear, he remains focused on helping clients protect their innovations and maximize the value of their intellectual property portfolios.
Credentials
Education
1996 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993 University of California - San Diego PhD - Doctorate 1989 University of California - San Diego MS 1987 Yale University BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2008 "Top Attorneys" for Intellectual Property (Transactional) law, San Diego Daily Transcript 2007 "Top Attorneys" for Intellectual Property (Transactional) law, San Diego Daily Transcript
Publications
2006 Association of Business Trial Lawyers - San Diego (ABTL) Report Southern District Rolls Our New Patent Local Rules 2003 BioProcess International Generic Biotech Products: Provisions in Patent and Drug Development Law 2000 San Diego Business Journal Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law 1995 Berkeley Technology Law Journal Physicians and Surgeons as Inventors: Reconciling Medical Process Patents and Medical Ethics
Associations
American Intellectual Property Law Association Member American Bar Association Member Federal Circuit Bar Association Member Federal Bar Association Member American Chemical Society Member
Speaking
2005 The Eighth Generics, SuperGenerics & Patent Strategies Conference Anti-Trust and Competition Law Issues Related to Generic Pharmaceutical Market Entry 2002 The Fourth Federal Circuit Bench & Bar Conference Markman Hearings — Timing is Everything; When Are They Best Conducted 2002 American Chemical Society / San Diego Section From the Benchtop to the Bar, to the Bench: Protection and Defense of Novel Chemical and Pharmaceutical Inventions
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Updated: Jul 27, 2026