Gregory A. Hermanson is a partner in the firm’s San Diego office. His practice includes representation of clients in the imaging, electrical, software and mechanical industries. He focuses on patent-related matters and has extensive experience in procuring intellectual property and protecting technology rights for new and established companies.
Greg practices in numerous high-tech areas relating to cyber-physical systems including drones, 3D and stereoscopic technologies, control systems, home connectivity and automation, IR sensing systems, image processing, business software, display systems, touch interfaces, mobile device imaging systems, wireless power transfer, Internet, smart sensors, wireless communication and educational software. His practice also includes medical and surgical technologies, mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
Prior to joining the firm, Greg was a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy, and developed image exploitation systems for General Dynamics and BAE Systems, Inc.
Greg joined Knobbe Martens in 2002 and became a partner in 2008.
University of San Diego School of Law (USD), J.D.
Rochester Institute of Technology, B.S., Imaging Science
State Bar of California
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Biotech
Personalized Medicine
Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Automation & Robotics
Construction & Home Improvement
Electrical
Instrumentation
Windows
Consumer Products & Services
Sporting Goods & Recreation
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Energy
Clean Technology
Desalination
Drinking Water Treatment
Emissions Abatement
Lighting
Recycling
Remediation & Bioremediation
Solar Power
Wind Power
Media, Advertising & Entertainment
Film & Television
Musical Instruments and Accessories
Medical Devices & Procedures
Ablation Technology
AI & Machine Learning
Cardiac Assist Device (E.g., LVAD & Heart Pumps)
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Cardiovascular
Catheters & Probes
Chronic Total Occlusions
Deep Venous Thrombosis
Dental Devices
Dermatology & Aesthetics
Ear, Nose, & Throat
Imaging
Ophthalmology & Eye Care
Orthopedics
Pacemakers & Electrical Stimulation Devices
Prosthetics & Orthotics
Robotics
Surgical Equipment
Ultrasound
Urology & Incontinence
Pharmaceuticals
Personalized Medicine
Transportation & Vehicles
Aerospace & Space Technology
Air conditioning / Heating systems
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Tools & Equipment
Assignments and Licenses
Audits
Brand Portfolio Management
Brand Search
Copyright
Covered Business Method (CBM)
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Infringement Risk
International Trademarks
IP Strategy
IP Transactions and Agreements
Opinions and Counseling
Opinions Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patentability
Post-Grant
Registration
Tech Transactions
Trade Secret
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secret Protection Advice, Counseling, Employee & Nondisclosure Agreements
Trademark & Brand Protection
Trademark and Brand Protection Litigation
Trademark Enforcement
Trademark Registration
Transactions
TTAB Proceedings
U.S. Patent Prosecution
