Knobbe News
Mark Lezama Speaks With Media on ‘Kat Von D’ Tattoo Copyright Ruling
In interviews with Bloomberg Law and Law360, Knobbe Martens’ Copyright Litigation Co-Chair Mark Lezama weighed in on the potential impact of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in a high-profile copyright case involving...
Shannon Lam Named “Innovation Leader” by Profiles in Leadership Journal
IRVINE, Calif., January 9, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Shannon Lam has been recognized as an “Innovation Leader” by Profiles in Leadership Journal. The Profiles...
Knobbe Martens Advises Conformal Medical on Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by W. L. Gore & Associates
IRVINE, Calif., January, 8, 2026 – W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives, announced this week that it...
Blogs
Battle of the PB&J: Smucker’s Is Crusty Over Trader Joe’s Private Label Sandwich
If you have a kid, or play in the NFL, you are likely familiar with The J.M. Smucker Company UNCRUSTABLES® a pre-made PB&J sandwich. According to The New York Times,...
Gogo Launches 5G Air-To-Ground Network, Amidst Legal Headwinds
Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced on December 29, 2025, that its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network is ready to serve customers in North America. After successful completion of in-flight testing...
Navigating Consent Agreements: Lessons from In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
In October 2025, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) issued a precedential opinion that offers lessons on the limits of consent agreements in overcoming likelihood of confusion (section 2(d))...
Publications
Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips Explore Hierarchy of Trade Dress Elements in IP & Technology Law Journal Article
In their article “Visual Over Verbal: Hierarchy of Trade Dress Application Elements,” published in the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal, Knobbe Martens lawyers Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips discuss...
Knobbe Martens Partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Examine Federal Circuit Guidance on Patent Wording in Law360
In the latest installment of their monthly Law360 column on recent significant Federal Circuit cases, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm analyze the court’s ruling in Barrette Outdoor...
Sound the Alarm! How My 6-Year Old Almost Became a Copyright Pirate Overnight
As we previously wrote, in the brave new world of AI, the ability of users to push the boundaries of creativity at breakneck speed raises new challenges for IP owners....
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...
Litigation Update | December 2025
Coming Soon: 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Stay tuned for Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report coming soon! The report will offer in-depth analysis of...
PTAB Update | December 2025
Director Discretion: A Sotera Stipulation Does Not Mandate Institution Jacob R. Rosenbaum & Sashank Krothapally The PTO Director has unreviewable discretion to deny institution of IPR proceedings in view of...
Aerospace Update | December 2025
FAA Request for Information Related to a New Air Traffic Control Platform Josue A. Villalta & Paige L. Cappelli The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a request for information (RFI)...
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...
