Knobbe News
Knobbe Martens Again Receives Top Recognition in World Trademark Review 1000 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., January 30, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice and ten of its partners have once again been recognized...
Knobbe Martens Recognized for Standout Trade Secrets Work in World IP Review USA Rankings
Firm, partners featured in guide for success in trade secret litigation matters IRVINE, Calif., January 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and its partners...
Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Highlights Key Appellate Rulings and Patent Litigation Trends
IRVINE, Calif., January 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the latest edition of the firm’s Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most...
Blogs
Airbus Americas Seeks U.S. Tariff Exemption on Aircraft Parts Amid Upcoming Trade Deal Review and Industry Growth
In a recent letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, as reported by Mexico Business News, Airbus Americas CEO Robin Hayes warned that U.S. tariffs on aircraft parts...
Doubling Down on Frivolous Claims Results in More Fees
ESCAPEX IP, LLC V. GOOGLE LLC Before Taranto, Stoll, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Summary: Additional attorneys’ fees may be...
Ex Parte Reexaminations Are Maintained by the PTO, Not the Petitioner
IN RE: GESTURE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS, LLC Before Lourie, Bryson, and Chen. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The estoppel provision of 35 U.S.C. § 315(e)(1) does not...
Publications
Knobbe Martens Partners Outline Major USPTO Policy Shifts in Law360 Article
In a recent Law360 article, Knobbe Martens partners Rosaleen Chou, Ted Cannon, and Philip Nelson highlight significant policy developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) expected to shape...
Liars and Vishers and Scams, Oh My! How Brands Can Defend Against Trademark Fraud
Owners of federal trademark registrations have become a popular target for scams. They need to protect themselves from others who try to use information in the trademark registration for their...
Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Highlights Key Appellate Rulings and Patent Litigation Trends
IRVINE, Calif., January 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the latest edition of the firm’s Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most...
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...
PTAB Update | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last...
Aerospace Update | January 2026
Gogo Launches 5G Air-To-Ground Network, Amidst Legal Headwinds Sashank Krothapally Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced on December 29, 2025, that its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network is ready to serve...
Litigation Update | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last...
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...
