Knobbe News
Ted Cannon Examines Increased PTAB Petition Denials in Bloomberg Law
In the Bloomberg Law article “Growing Denials of PTAB Petitions Demand Sharp Patent Strategies”, Knobbe Martens partner Ted Cannon explored the increase in denials of Patent Trial and Appeal Board...
Salima Merani, Ph.D. Named “Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year” at 2025 Women in Business Law Americas Awards
IRVINE, Calif. June 26, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce IFLR has named partner Salima Merani, Ph.D. as the recipient of the “Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year”...
Salima Merani Profiled as Among The Recorder’s 2025 Women Leaders in Tech Law
IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2025 – Knobbe Martens partner Salima Merani, Ph.D., co-chair of the firm’s Medical Device practice, was recently profiled as among The Recorder’s 2025 “Women Leaders in Tech Law,”...
Blogs
The Federal Circuit Grounds US SPACE FORCE Trademark Application
IN RE THOMAS D. FOSTER, APC, Before Moore, Prost, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Summary: Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act bars registration of a...
Raft Acquires N3bula Systems
On June 17, 2025, Raft announced its acquisition of N3bula Systems. Raft is a defense technology company that specializes in delivering autonomous data fusion, AI/ML, and data solutions tailored for...
A Request for Sanctions Before the ITC Is Not Appealable to the Federal Circuit
REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION v. ITC Before Reyna, Bryson, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States International Trade Commission. Summary: The Federal Circuit lacks jurisdiction to hear appeals of non-final determinations from...
Publications
Results of The Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program
On June 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an informational call to share the results of a study on the Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility (DSMER)...
Demonstrating a Connection Between the Mark and the Services Claimed in a Trademark Application
The rules regarding specimens (evidence of trademark use)[1] assess whether a trademark applicant is using the mark in a manner that engenders trademark rights.[2] Accordingly, specimens must support the facts...
In Law360 Column, Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Discuss Impact of Federal Circuit Decision on IPR Proceedings
In the latest edition of their Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm examine the recent decision in Sage Products v. Stewart. The Federal...
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 | May 2025
May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Invoking the Hatch-Waxman Safe Harbor Does Not Necessarily Require Factual Development That Such Activities Fall Within its Scope In...
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...
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...
