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Obituaries

Jan. 19, 2023

Louis Joseph Knobbe, 1932 — 2023

Founder of intellectual property law firm fostered a culture of excellence and respect

Louis Joseph Knobbe, 1932 — 2023

Louis J. Knobbe, an electrical engineer at Bell Labs who founded Knobbe Martens, Olson & Bear LLP, the Irvine-based intellectual property powerhouse firm, died Jan. 2. He was 90.

“Louis touched the lives of countless individuals and left an indelible impact on the Orange County community and the intellectual property field,” the firm said in a statement. “Throughout his career, Louis was a zealous and passionate advocate for his client...

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