Aerospace Update | July 2026
Space Tech Investment Grows in 2026 Amid Congressional Proposals Affecting Contractual IP Rights Tom Cowan Private investment in space technology continues an upward trend in 2026, with increasing growth in...
Typos Cause Alkanes of Trouble
ENCANTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. PFIZER INC. Before Lourie, Bryson, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Summary: A patentee could not argue that...
In Law360 Article, Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Analyze Court Limitations on Patent Corrections
In the latest installment of their Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm explore how the court addressed the issue of...
PTAB May Revisit Issues Left Unresolved by Prior Appeal
INTELLECTUAL PIXELS LIMITED v. SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLC Before Dyk, Stoll, and Stark. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The Board did not exceed the Federal Circuit’s...
Jarom Kesler Explores Patent-Term Adjustment in the Post-Forest Era in IPWatchdog Article
In a recent article published in IPWatchdog, Knobbe Martens partner Jarom Kesler explores the impact of In re Forest, a 2025 Federal Circuit decision that addressed the question, “What value...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | July 2026
One Definition and the Walls Come Down – District Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Based on Misclassified Cabinet Registration Ian W. Gillies & Eric R. Blosser A federal district court dismissed...
Life Science Update | July 2026
Changes to Mexican Patent Law May Impact Life Science Patent Prosecution Jason J. Jardine & Bailey R. Arenberg While recent amendments to Mexico’s patent laws promote faster prosecution and earlier decisions on...
Wolfspeed Sues Navitas for Patent Infringement Over GaN and SiC Technologies
Key Takeaways: With demand for high-efficiency power devices continuing to grow, companies are placing greater emphasis on maintaining their competitive advantage by protecting their intellectual property. Companies commercializing gallium nitride...
Litigation Update | July 2026
PODCAST: The Biggest Patent Cases of 2026 So Far: ANDA Litigation at the Supreme Court Jeremiah S. Helm, Ph.D. & Carol Pitzel Cruz In this episode of IP+ with Knobbe Martens, Jeremiah...
