Knobbe News
Mark Kachner Quoted by IP Media on Outcome of Highly Anticipated VLSI v. Intel Trial
Partner Mark Kachner shared insights with Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on lessons patent practitioners can learn from the latest developments in the VLSI v....
Knobbe Martens Celebrated as “Excellent IP Firm,” Dozens of Partners Recognized for Top-Tier Patent Work in IAM Patent 1000 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., June 3, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm and two dozen of its partners from offices throughout the country have been featured in...
Twelve Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among Leading Global IP Lawyers by Lawdragon
IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that 12 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the inaugural edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global...
Blogs
USPTO Report: Privatizing the Space Economy
A 2025 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) report highlights significant growth in space technology patents, driven by private innovation and government support. According to the report, space-related goods...
Bipartisan Law Introduced to Clarify Patent Eligibility
For the past decade, controversy regarding the laws of patent eligibility has created uncertainty in the minds of inventors and investors, especially in the biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and software industries...
Deckers Kicks Off Trade Dress Battle Against Costco and CVS Over UGG Lookalikes
On May 8, Deckers Outdoor Corporation (“Deckers”), owner of the intellectual property rights for brands including UGG, Teva, Hoka, and Ahnu, filed two separate lawsuits in the U.S. District Court...
Publications
USPTO Acting Director Issues First Four Discretionary-Denial Decisions | Firm Alert
On May 16, 2025, USPTO Acting Director Stewart issued her first four discretionary-denial decisions since announcing that the Director will decide whether to discretionarily deny inter partes review and post-grant...
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Explore Open Source AI Software Licensing in Legaltech News Piece
In the Legaltech News article “Open Source Licensing Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Application,” lawyers Vlad Teplitskiy, Damien Howard, and Fatima Kouadio offer guidance to companies considering adopting open source artificial...
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Discuss Forfeiting Claim Construction on Appeal in Law360 Column
In the latest installment of their Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray examine the court’s ruling in Wash World Inc. v. Belanger...
Podcasts
Using Technology and Empowering Communities to Mitigate Wildfire Risk – The Story of FlameMapper
In the latest episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe speaks with Shea Broussard, Oliver Curtis, and Jim Kniss, the team behind FlameMapper, an AI-based solution...
Building Bridges: How Patent Pathways is Shaping a Diverse IP Future
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis speaks with guest Elaine Spector, Harrity & Harrity partner and Advisory Board...
Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Jared Bunker speaks with guest David A. Gauntlett, principal of Gauntlett & Associates, on how businesses may use insurance policies...
Federal Circuit Review | April 2025
April Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) April Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Ready or Not, Here I Come: When Is a Trade Secret Publicly Accessible? In Ams-Osram USA Inc. v. Renesas...
Federal Circuit Review | March 2025
March Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) March Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Limits of Inherent Anticipation in Product-by-Process Claims In Restem, LLC v. Jadi Cell, LLC, Appeal No. 23-2054, the Federal...
Federal Circuit Review | February 2025
February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Every Word Counts: Specification Naming Conventions Can Limit Claim Scope In HD Silicon Solutions LLC V. Microchip Technology Inc.,...
Presentations
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: Recent Decisions & Open Questions in Patent Eligibility Under § 101
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partner Jeremy Anapol reviews the fundamentals and history of § 101 of the Patent Act, which governs patent eligibility in the United...
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: Navigating False Advertising Claims
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partners Jonathan Hyman and Matthew Bellinger explore the latest developments in false advertising litigation. Jonathan and Matt discuss significant laws and cases...
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: The Five Most Significant Federal Circuit Cases of 2024
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm, Ph.D. examine the five most significant cases in the Federal Circuit in 2024. View live presentation: Video...
