Department of Defense Releases a New Intellectual Property Guidebook
The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs...
Medtech Leaders Speak Out On Impact of Global Tariffs
Some Medtech companies recently addressed the potential impact of global tariffs in their Q1 2025 earnings calls. Johnson & Johnson and Abbott were among the first to speak on the implications...
Fashion’s New Powerhouse: IP Lessons from Prada’s $1.375 Billion Versace Deal
On April 10, 2025, Italian fashion house Prada announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury brands. Though financial implications...
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...
German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape
In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity...
Space Technology Investment – Go for Launch in 2025?
Investors have recently provided solid funding to the space technology sector, with the trend showing signs of continuing in Q1 2025. The general trend over the last half decade for...
U.S. Tariffs and the Medical Device Industry
As of April 24, 2025, the United States has imposed tariffs on over 180 countries and territories. This includes a universal 10% baseline tariff while larger tariffs are in a...
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...
