Knobbe News
Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in Lexology IP and Thought Leadership Guides
IRVINE, Calif., September 16, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s partners were recognized in Lexology’s annual guides showcasing top-tier IP and legal...
Mark Lezama Discusses Netflix’s AI Content Policy with World Trademark Review
Netflix recently announced new guidance for using generative AI in content produced for its platform, requiring production partners to disclose any intended use of AI, prohibiting training models on uncleared...
Ben Shiroma and Terra Davis Recognized at 2025 OCCDL Awards Gala
Mr. Shiroma named among “Top Young Lawyers”; Ms. Davis receives “Bridgebuilder Award” IRVINE, Calif., September 11, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates associate Ben Shiroma and Chief Diversity & Talent Development...
Blogs
Keeping up With AI: FDA Issues Guidance on Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs) for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Devices
On August 18, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance (Marketing Submission Recommendations for a Predetermined Change Control Plan for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions) to provide recommendations...
Protecting Inventions for In-Space Manufacturing – How the Space Act and Patent Claim Strategy Can Help
As the larger aerospace industry continues to grow, space technology companies are pursuing innovations for in-space manufacturing. This technology includes producing and/or assembling structures or other items in orbit, or...
Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?
For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and...
Publications
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Discuss Evolving IPR Requirements in Latest Law360 Column
In their monthly Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the Federal Circuit’s decision in Shockwave Medical v. Cardiovascular Systems. The Federal...
Irfan Lateef and Ted Cannon Co-Author Piece on Notable Developments in IP Case Law for ABA
Knobbe Martens partners Irfan Lateef and Ted Cannon co-authored “Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law 2025,” a chapter in the ABA Business and Corporate Law Section’s “Recent Developments in Business...
U.S. Design “Rocket Docket” Grounded
The U.S. Patent Office’s program for expedited examination of design applications under 37 CFR 1.155 (often called the design “rocket docket”), which was suspended earlier this year, was formally canceled...
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 | August 2025
August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Deleted Specification Portions Undermine Claim Construction In FMC Corp. v. Sharda USA, LLC, Appeal No. 24-2335, the Federal Circuit...
Aerospace Update | August 2025
No Tariffs on Aerospace Products Traded Between U.S. and European Union Nicholas Zovko & Rhett D. Ramsey On July 27, 2025, the U.S. and EU reached a trade agreement. As part of...
Life Science Update | August 2025
Eyeing the Prize of the U.S. Patent System, the Trump Administration Proposes Patent Maintenance Fee Overhaul Jane Dai, Ph.D. & Susan M. Janicki, Ph.D. The Trump administration is considering changing the U.S....
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...
