Tirzah Lowe Named Among Minority Attorney Leaders of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal
January 21, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that attorney Tirzah Lowe has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys....
Stryker Acquires Inari Medical for $4.9 Billion
Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”) recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inari Medical, Inc. (“Inari”) for approximately $4.9 billion. Inari develops technologies and products for treating pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, in-stent...
Ari Feinstein and Andrea Cheek Author Article on Impact of Chevron Overturn in IP & Technology Law Journal
In the article “An Examination of the Impact of Chevron’s Death on Certain Intellectual Property Laws,” partners Ari Feinstein and Andrea Cheek explore the effects of the Supreme Court’s 2024...
Jae Jin Lee and Ryan Newell Recognized by Federal Bar Association for Pro Bono Work
IRVINE, Calif., January 16, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that attorneys Jae Jin Lee and Ryan Newell have been recognized for their participation in the Federal Bar...
A Published Patent Application Is IPR Prior Art as of Its Filing Date
LYNK LABS, INC. v. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Before Lourie, Prost, and Stark Summary: In an IPR, a patent application is considered a “printed publication” as of the application’s filing...
A Patent Must Describe What Is Claimed, Not What Infringes
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION v. TORRENT PHARMA INC. Before Lourie, Prost, and Reyna. Appeal from the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Summary: A patent was not invalid for lack...
No Patent-Like Claims Under State Law
BearBox, LLC, Austin Storms, v. Lancium LLC, Michael T. McNamara, Raymond E. Cline, Jr. Before Chen, Bryson, and Stoll. Appeal from United States District Court for the District of Delaware....
Consider Patent and Trademark Filings This Week To Avoid New Fees
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office typically raises its fees every few years. However, this year the Office will implement a new category of fees for patent continuations with more...
Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Examine Fed. Circ. Case That Offers Valuable Lessons to Patent Holders in Law360 Column
In the latest installment of Knobbe Martens’ Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm discuss the outcome of DDR Holdings LLC v. Priceline.com LLC....
Knobbe Martens Elects New Partner Class
Newly elected partners come from a diversity of backgrounds, offices and practice areas within the firm IRVINE, Calif., January 13, 2025 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm,...
Chang Lim Named Among Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference by Profiles in Diversity Journal
IRVINE, Calif., January 9, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that Profiles in Diversity Journal has recognized partner Chang Lim as a Diverse Lawyer Making a Difference. According...
Maria Anderson Comments on USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee Appointment in Law360
Partner Maria Anderson, recently named to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC), shared her enthusiasm for joining the committee in its important work...
Federal Circuit Review | December 2024
December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Bound to Happen: Inherent Property Leaves No Question of Reasonable Expectation of Success In Cytiva Bioprocess R&D Ab v....
In Q+A with The Recorder, Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand Discuss the ITC as a Venue for Patent Enforcement
In a recent Q+A with The Recorder, partners Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand discussed the International Trade Commission’s role in the U.S. patent litigation landscape. Throughout the interview, Swaroop and...
Philip Nelson Previews Upcoming Year of Key Patent Legislation in IP Watchdog Article
In the article “Legislative Developments in Patents: Prospects for the PREVAIL and RESTORE Acts and PERA in 2025,” published by IP Watchdog, partner Philip Nelson discusses three significant bills that...
Knobbe Martens, Partners Receive Prominent Rankings in WIPR USA Trademark Guide
IRVINE, Calif., January 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm’s trademark and brand protection practice and several partners were recognized for standout work in World...
Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen and Rosaleen Chou Preview 2025 USPTO Policies in Law360 Article
In the article “2025 Patent and TM Policy at USPTO: What We Know So Far,” published in Law360, Knobbe Martens partners Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen and Rosaleen Chou offered insight into...
Partners Susan Natland and Maria Anderson Named Among Founding Members of ChIPs USPTO and Appointed to Chapter Board
IRVINE, Calif., December 16, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that partners Susan Natland and Maria Anderson have been named as founding members of the ChIPs U.S. Patent...
Edwards v. Meril at the Supreme Court: Testing the Scope of Hatch-Waxman’s Safe Harbor
On October 11, 2024, Edwards[1] filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court.[2] The question presented, as framed by Edwards, is: “Whether, under Hatch-Waxman’s safe...
Brian Horne Shares Comments with Managing IP on Supreme Court Trademark Case
In the Managing IP article “Counsel Mull Remand Likelihood After Dewberry v Dewberry Arguments,” litigation partner Brian Horne offered his perspective on the latest developments in a highly anticipated trademark...
Unsupported Expert Testimony Cannot Create a Genuine Issue of Material Fact
MIRROR WORLDS TECHS., LLC v. META PLATFORMS, INC. Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Summary: Expert testimony...