Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Examine Fed. Circ. Case That Offers Valuable Lessons to Patent Holders in Law360 Column
In the latest installment of Knobbe Martens’ Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm discuss the outcome of DDR Holdings LLC v. Priceline.com LLC....
Knobbe Martens Elects New Partner Class
Newly elected partners come from a diversity of backgrounds, offices and practice areas within the firm IRVINE, Calif., January 13, 2025 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm,...
Chang Lim Named Among Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference by Profiles in Diversity Journal
IRVINE, Calif., January 9, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that Profiles in Diversity Journal has recognized partner Chang Lim as a Diverse Lawyer Making a Difference. According...
Maria Anderson Comments on USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee Appointment in Law360
Partner Maria Anderson, recently named to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Public Advisory Committee (PPAC), shared her enthusiasm for joining the committee in its important work...
Federal Circuit Review | December 2024
December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Bound to Happen: Inherent Property Leaves No Question of Reasonable Expectation of Success In Cytiva Bioprocess R&D Ab v....
In Q+A with The Recorder, Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand Discuss the ITC as a Venue for Patent Enforcement
In a recent Q+A with The Recorder, partners Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand discussed the International Trade Commission’s role in the U.S. patent litigation landscape. Throughout the interview, Swaroop and...
Philip Nelson Previews Upcoming Year of Key Patent Legislation in IP Watchdog Article
In the article “Legislative Developments in Patents: Prospects for the PREVAIL and RESTORE Acts and PERA in 2025,” published by IP Watchdog, partner Philip Nelson discusses three significant bills that...
Knobbe Martens, Partners Receive Prominent Rankings in WIPR USA Trademark Guide
IRVINE, Calif., January 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm’s trademark and brand protection practice and several partners were recognized for standout work in World...
Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen and Rosaleen Chou Preview 2025 USPTO Policies in Law360 Article
In the article “2025 Patent and TM Policy at USPTO: What We Know So Far,” published in Law360, Knobbe Martens partners Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen and Rosaleen Chou offered insight into...
Partners Susan Natland and Maria Anderson Named Among Founding Members of ChIPs USPTO and Appointed to Chapter Board
IRVINE, Calif., December 16, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that partners Susan Natland and Maria Anderson have been named as founding members of the ChIPs U.S. Patent...
Edwards v. Meril at the Supreme Court: Testing the Scope of Hatch-Waxman’s Safe Harbor
On October 11, 2024, Edwards[1] filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court.[2] The question presented, as framed by Edwards, is: “Whether, under Hatch-Waxman’s safe...
Brian Horne Shares Comments with Managing IP on Supreme Court Trademark Case
In the Managing IP article “Counsel Mull Remand Likelihood After Dewberry v Dewberry Arguments,” litigation partner Brian Horne offered his perspective on the latest developments in a highly anticipated trademark...
Unsupported Expert Testimony Cannot Create a Genuine Issue of Material Fact
MIRROR WORLDS TECHS., LLC v. META PLATFORMS, INC. Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Summary: Expert testimony...
Bound to Happen: Inherent Property Leaves No Question of Reasonable Expectation of Success
CYTIVA BIOPROCESS R&D AB V. JSR CORP. Before Prost, Taranto, and Hughes. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: A claim limitation merely reciting an inherent property or...
“Quotation” Letter Found to Constitute Offer Invalidating Patents
CROWN PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY, INC. v. BELVAC PRODUCTION MACHINERY, INC. Before Dyk, Hughes, and Cunningham. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Summary: An offer for...
An Award of Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Under 35 U.S.C. §285 Does Not Preclude Sanctions Pursuant to the Court’s Inherent Authority
PS PRODUCTS INC. V. PANTHER TRADING CO. INC. Before Moore, Stoll, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Eastern District of Arkansas. Summary: Section 285 does not prohibit an award of deterrence...
Deleted Definition “Highly Significant” for Claim Construction
DDR HOLDINGS, LLC V. PRICELINE.COM LLC, BOOKING.COM B.V. Before Chen, Mayer, and Cunningham. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Delaware. Summary: Deleting a definition...
End of an Era: The After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 Concludes
The sun is officially setting on the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0)[1]. This program, which has been instrumental in facilitating...
Sheila Swaroop Quoted in Managing IP on Professional Development for Litigators
In the Managing IP article “Pipeline Programmes: How Firms Encourage Juniors,” partner Sheila Swaroop discussed initiatives from the US Patent and Trademark Office and courts aimed at developing oral argument...
Knobbe Martens Achieves Standout Ranking at 2024 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America Awards
IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is honored to announce that the firm received a “Standout” recognition, the highest possible tier, in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category...
Maria Anderson Named to USPTO Patent Public Advisory Committee
SEATTLE, December 10, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Anderson has been named to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Patent Public Advisory...