Energy Update | July 2026
Solar Boom Highlights Importance of Robust IP Strategy Michael E. Salamy Solar has reached a historic milestone, surpassing coal in U.S. electricity generation as rising demand and record investment accelerate...
Greg Phillips Quoted in MLex on Ninth Circuit Jack Daniel’s Trademark Ruling
In an interview with MLex, Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips discussed the impact of a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding trademark dilution,...
Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among Global IP Leaders in IAM Strategy 300 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 14, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that eight of the firm’s partners were recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s...
What the ITC’s Zync v. BMW Decision Means for Section 337 Litigants
Key Takeaway: In a recent decision with implications for parties involved in intellectual property disputes before the International Trade Commission, an Administrative Law Judge terminated an ITC investigation based on...
Understanding AI and Patent Eligibility
In this episode of Knobbe IP+, Knobbe Martens partners Jarom Kesler and Bryan McWhorter discuss the latest developments in AI and patent eligibility. Sharing insights for both fellow IP practitioners and...
Nine Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in 2026 Lexology Index: IP Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 12, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that nine partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexology Index:...
Protecting Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations for NASA’s 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
Key Takeaway: NASA’s 2026 NIAC selections demonstrate how early-stage, federally supported research can lay the foundation for future aerospace breakthroughs. As these technologies mature, innovators should consider intellectual property strategies,...
No “Duty to Innovate” – California’s Highest Court Finds Gilead Sciences Not Negligent for Delaying Release of Allegedly Safer HIV Drug
Key Takeaway: California court holds that drug manufacturers do not have a duty to commercialize a safer drug to replace a nondefective one. In the Gilead Tenofovir Cases, a group...
Sophia Space and Caltech Obtain Orbital Data Center Patent
Key Takeaways: Sophia Space and Caltech recently announced that they have received a patent related to modular, passively-cooled, computing and data storage units which can be assembled into a large-scale...
Tripling Down on Space: U.S. Space Force Expands Launch Contracts to $17B, Raising the Stakes for IP
Key Takeaway: The Space Force’s decision to triple the size of its Lane 1 launch procurement contract underscores its expectation of rapidly increasing demand for commercial space launch services and...
Jarom Kesler Comments on Ex Parte Review Trends at the USPTO in Bloomberg Law Interview
In an interview with Bloomberg Law, Knobbe Martens partner Jarom Kesler shared his perspective on the latest trends in institution rates of ex parte reviews (EPRs) at the U.S. Patent...
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...
Knobbe Martens Names Harnik Shukla and Bryan McWhorter Co-Chairs of Artificial Intelligence Practice
New co-chairs will guide strategy and focus of firm’s longstanding work at the intersection of AI and intellectual property IRVINE, Calif. and SEATTLE, August 4, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is...
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...
