Knobbe News
Sheila Swaroop Comments on USPTO Memo on U.S. Manufacturing Factors in AIA Reviews
In the Law360 article “Manufacturing Factor Adds More New Twists to AIA Cases,” Knobbe Martens partner Sheila Swaroop weighed in on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s latest memo regarding...
Knobbe Martens Guides Edwards Lifesciences to Complete Victory in Patent Infringement Dispute
IRVINE, Calif., March 16, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens secured a complete defensive victory for Edwards Lifesciences in a patent dispute with Aortic Innovations involving Edwards’ lifesaving transcatheter...
Bloomberg Law Quotes Stephen Larson on Intersection of Antitrust and IP Litigation
In the Bloomberg Law article “Quince Antitrust Row Over Ugg IP Suits Must Navigate Free Speech,” Knobbe Martens antitrust partner Stephen Larson offered insights on how brands’ IP enforcement strategies...
Blogs
Wu-Tang Style – Can Music Be a Trade Secret?
Key Takeaway: Due to the unique release of the Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, a federal district court in the Second Circuit has ruled that the...
New FDA Guidance Allows Biosimilar Applicants to Use Data From Outside the U.S. To Accelerate Their Approval in the U.S.
Key Takeaway: New FDA guidance released on February 23, 2026, and March 9, 2026, signals a continued shift toward regulatory flexibility aimed at accelerating approval of biosimilar treatments for rare...
AI and Genomics: A New Era of Personalized Medicine
Key Takeaway: Advances in AI and genomic analysis will allow medical providers to tailor treatment for individual patients at the genome level, but challenges exist for protecting AI-assisted inventions. Genomic...
Publications
USPTO Joins DOJ in Supporting Permanent Injunctions for NPEs
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doubles down on its current pro-patentee stance by filing a statement of interest in district court, arguing that permanent injunctions should be...
In Law360 Article, Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Explore Role of Expert Testimony in Patent Litigation
In the latest installment of their Law360 series on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray cover the court’s ruling in Barry v. DePuy...
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...
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 | February 2026
Challenged Director-To-PTAB Instructions Did Not Require Notice-And-Comment Rulemaking Ari Feinstein & Jacob S. Etling Challenged instructions that the PTO’s Director gave to the PTAB regarding discretionary denial of inter partes...
Aerospace Update | February 2026
The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy T. Tyler Golian & Vlad Teplitskiy AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are...
Federal Circuit Review | February 2026
February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Conceptual Similarity Does Not Go Arm in Arm with Substantial Similarity In Range Of Motion Products, LLC v. Armaid...
Presentations
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: How to Acquire & Enforce Non‑Traditional Marks
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Rosaleen Chou and Jacob Rosenbaum explore strategies for acquiring, protecting, and enforcing non‑traditional trademarks, including trade dress, color, sound, and other unconventional...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: IP in Action: Top 10 Patent, Trademark & Copyright Cases of 2025
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partners Jared Bunker and Lynda Zadra‑Symes review the most significant patent, trademark, and copyright decisions of 2025. The presentation covers key developments...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Multifaceted Discrimination in the Legal Community: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partner Jeff Van Hoosear and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis examine the concept of intersectionality and its impact within...
