Sarah Knight

Partner | Lead Patent Attorney

Sarah Knight is a founding partner of Talem IP Law and heads the Patent Team. Sarah’s practice includes patent preparation and prosecution, as well as opinion and diligence work. She is also involved in counseling clients with respect to patent portfolio generation, management, and strategy for US and international protection.

Philosophy

  • To capture innovation in a readable and usable manner
  • To support and empower business, commercialization, and growth

For clients, colleagues, and innovators, Sarah is committed to assisting the IP industry flourish through cooperation and exchange of ideas.

Admissions

  • Florida
  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Education

  • University of Florida College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
  • University of Florida, M.S. Electrical Engineering
    – Specialization in Electronic Circuits and Devices
  • University of Florida, B.S. Electrical Engineering, 2001
    – Certificate in Electronics
  • St. Petersburg College, A.A., 1999

Technical Specialties

  • Semiconductor Devices (including packaging and fabrication)
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Cyber Security and Secure systems
  • Medical Devices
  • Imaging
  • Software Applications and Products
  • Payment Products and Systems

Competencies

  • IP Strategy and counseling
  • Patent preparation and prosecution
  • Patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, claim scope analysis, infringement opinions
  • Diligence/file history review

Organizations

  • American Intellectual Property Association (AIPLA)
    – AIPLA Board Member (2025-2028)
    – Patent Law Committee Chair (2017-2019)
    – Patent Law Committee Vice Chair (2015-2017)
    – Professional Programming Committee Member
  • National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)
    – IP Committee Member