Karen Cassidy Partner Orange County 949-760-0404 karen.cassidy@knobbe.com Download vCard Karen Cassidy is a partner in our Orange County office. Her practice is focused on litigation with an emphasis on patents, trademarks, trade secrets, unfair competition claims, and data privacy claims. Karen has represented clients in a variety of industries in district courts throughout the country and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She has extensive experience in the area of pharmaceutical litigation, particularly litigation involving Abbreviated New Drug Applications under the Hatch-Waxman Act. In addition to her work in the pharmaceutical industry, Karen has experience litigating cases relating to data privacy claims, including the defense of class actions in this area. Karen is also active in firm management, serving on the firm’s Executive Committee and Litigation Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Karen earned her law degree from the George Washington University Law School and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Carroll College. Karen is also a registered patent attorney. Education The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2010) Carroll College (B.A. Chemistry, 2006) AT A GLANCE The George Washington University Law School Carroll College State Bar of California U.S. District Court - Central District of California U.S. District Court - Northern District of California U.S. Patent and Trademark Office INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Biosimilars Chemical Construction & Home Improvement Medical Devices & Procedures Pharmaceuticals AFFILIATIONS American Bar Association (ABA) Orange County Intellectual Property Law Association (OCIPLA) Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL) Practice Areas Data Privacy & Security IP Strategy Due Diligence Opinions & Counseling IP Transactions & Agreements Appellate Litigation Hatch-Waxman Litigation Trade Secret & Employment Mobility Litigation Experience Resources Copyright © 2021 Knobbe Martens All Rights Reserved Footer CONTACT US MEDIA & PRESS SUBSCRIBE PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS | LEGAL DISCLAIMER | ATTORNEY ADVERTISING x This website uses cookies to provide you with the best user experience. If you choose not to accept the use of cookies, we cannot guarantee an optimized experience, including access to certain video content. For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Privacy & Cookie Policy Accept