Knobbe News
Ted Cannon Quoted in IAM Article on USPTO Director Squires’ First Director Review Decision
In the IAM article “Squires Shakes Things Up at PTAB in First Director Review Grant,” Ted Cannon discussed USPTO Director John Squires’ decision that could have an impact on the role...
Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek Named Among “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in Leadership Journal
SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates partners Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek for their recognition as “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in...
Knobbe Martens’ Standout Life Sciences Work Recognized in Annual LMG Rankings
Firm receives top-tier rankings for patent strategy, prosecution and litigation across life sciences industry IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that Legal Media Group...
Blogs
Expert Testimony Fails to Support Jury’s Infringement Verdict
FINESSE WIRELESS LLC v. AT&T MOBILITY LLC Before Moore, Linn, and Cunningham. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Summary: Unclear and internally inconsistent...
Similar Does Not Mean Identical
APEX BANK v. CC SERVE CORP. Before: Hughes, Moore, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”). Summary: The Board erred by excluding evidence of marks...
Cooperation With a Restriction Requirement May Result in Disavowal of Claim Scope
FOCUS PRODUCTS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, LLC v. KARTRI SALES CO., INC. Before Moore, Clevenger, and Chen. Appeal from United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Summary: Repeatedly acquiescing...
Publications
What Do Businesses Need to Know About Federal and State AI Disclosure Regulation?
State Spotlight: Utah Key Takeaways With companies increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows, it is important to monitor and adapt to a patchwork of AI disclosure laws across jurisdictions....
Sheila Swaroop Co-Authors Article on Generative AI Tools in Orange County Business Journal
In a recent article published in the Orange County Business Journal, partner Sheila Swaroop shares guidance for companies looking to incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools into their work while retaining...
USPTO Director Squires Signals Support of AI Patent Eligibility
The new Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John Squires, has quickly signaled a shift in how the USPTO will address subject matter eligibility for AI and other...
Podcasts
AI and Copyright: Navigating the Legal Maze with Liz Rothman
In this episode of Knobbe IP+, Knobbe Martens partner Mark Lezama is joined by attorney and emerging technology advisor Liz Rothman to discuss the complex topic of artificial intelligence and...
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...
Federal Circuit Review | September 2025
Bait, Switch, and Retrial: Federal Circuit Rebukes Trial Arguments that Reneged on Prior Representations In Magēmā Technology LLC v. Phillips 66, Appeal No. 24-1342, the Federal Circuit held that...
Aerospace Update | September 2025
New 3D-Printable Titanium Alloy to Combat Climate Change Matthew S. Whitehead Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their...
Litigation Update | September 2025
Not Clear Enough: The TTAB’s Standard for the Registrability of All-Purpose Word Marks Lacked Clarity Justin J. Gillett & Susan E. Pratt, Ph.D. IN RE: ERIK BRUNETTI Before Lourie, Dyk, and Reyna. Appeal from...
Presentations
Webinar: Fair Use and Generative AI – What the Meta and Anthropic Cases Mean for Your Business
Knobbe Martens attorneys Mark Lezama and Lincoln Essig, along with Sam Olive, Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Cisco, hosted a webinar with ACC Southern California on...
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...
