Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips Explore Trader Joe’s and Smucker’s Trademark Dispute in Washington State Bar News Article
In an article published in the Washington State Bar News, Knobbe Martens lawyers Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips, together with Washington-based IP lawyer Allison R. Foreman, examine trademark and brand...
Va-Va-Voom? Not So Fast, Says the TTAB
Key Takeaways: Descriptive additions to composite trademarks, especially those disclaimed by the applicant, will rarely overcome a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion where the dominant term is identical. Critically, arguments...
FDA to Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Medical Device Review Recommendations
Key Takeaway: The FDA announced a public meeting and request for comments on proposed Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA )recommendations for fiscal years 2028-2032, which would govern medical device...
Solar Surpasses Coal in the U.S. For the First Time
Key Takeaway: Solar has reached a historic milestone, surpassing coal in U.S. electricity generation as rising demand and record investment accelerate the transition to renewable energy. As innovation and competition...
Not All Mifflins Are Equal: When Commercial Impression Saves the Day
Key Takeaway: Even where goods are identical or closely related, the TTAB continues to place significant weight on differences in commercial impression. A mark’s meaning, whether driven by pop culture...
Joseph Gerber Featured in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner” Series
Knobbe Martens partner Joseph Gerber shared insights and perspectives on his career path, the importance of mentorship, and his approach to client service in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner”...
Knobbe Martens Secures TRO and Preliminary Injunction for Pacific Rim Capital in Trade-Secret Misappropriation Case
IRVINE, Calif., July 23, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) and Preliminary Injunction (PI) on behalf of Pacific Rim Capital, Inc. (PRC) in...
Carol Pitzel Cruz Comments in Law360 on Enablement Analysis in Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation
Knobbe Martens partner Carol Pitzel Cruz was quoted in a recent Law360 article on the Federal Circuit’s decision in Wyeth v. AstraZeneca, a patent infringement dispute centered on Section 112...
Federal Circuit Review | June 2026
When ‘Any Patent’ Means No Patent: Federal Circuit Reverses Non-Specific Verdict In Ollnova Technologies Ltd. v. Ecobee Technologies ULC [Opinion], Appeal No. 25-1045, the Federal Circuit held that a...
Knobbe Martens Shortlisted in Eight Categories for 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards, Including Firm of the Year
IRVINE, Calif., July 22, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and several of its partners are shortlisted in eight categories...
Supersonic Flight Could Return to the U.S. Soon: FAA Proposes Framework for Commercial Supersonic Flight
Key Takeaway: The FAA’s proposed performance-based framework could create a path for routine commercial supersonic flight over land in the U.S. Aerospace companies developing supersonic aircraft, boom-mitigation systems, and compliance...
Federal Circuit Affirms Invalidation of Patent for Lack of Enablement of Claims Directed to a Method of Treating a Patient With “A Unit Dosage” in Wyeth LLC v. Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
Key Takeaway: Federal Circuit invalidates patent claims directed to a method for treating non-small cell lung cancer through administration of “a unit dosage” of an irreversible epidermal growth factor receptor...
Sheila Swaroop Quoted in Allure on Patent Strategy for Beauty and Skincare Products
In a recent interview with Allure, Knobbe Martens Litigation Practice Chair Sheila Swaroop weighed in on the intellectual property aspects of skincare brand SkinCeuticals’ recent reformulation of their C E...
OBBBA’s Construction Deadline Has Passed – Now the Continuity Risk Begins
Key Takeaways: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) accelerated development timelines across the renewable energy sector by creating a limited window for developers to preserve valuable federal tax incentives....
Brian Horne Named Among Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys”
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that litigation partner Brian Horne was recognized in the 2026 edition of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of...
Profiles in Leadership Journal Recognizes Four Knobbe Martens Partners in 2026 Mid-Year Leadership Awards
IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that four of the firm’s partners—Jessica Achtsam, Charlene Azema, Irfan Lateef, and Christy...
When “About” Becomes Indefinite: Federal Circuit Provides Guidance for Life Science Patent Applications Regarding Limits of Approximation in Enviro Tech v. Safe Foods
Key Takeaway: The term “about” remains useful in biotech and pharmaceutical claims, but only if the patent provides objective guidance about what the term means. Absent that guidance, “about” may...
Space Tech Investment Grows in 2026 Amid Congressional Proposals Affecting Contractual IP Rights
Key Takeaways: Private investment in space technology continues an upward trend in 2026, with increasing growth in late stage and venture growth deals, including private equity purchases. Against a backdrop...
Changes to Mexican Patent Law May Impact Life Science Patent Prosecution
Key Takeaway: While recent amendments to Mexico’s patent laws promote faster prosecution and earlier decisions on patents, concerns abound as to the feasibility and integrity of the prosecution process. On...
Sheila Swaroop Named Among “Most Influential Women in IP” by World Intellectual Property Review
IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Sheila Swaroop was recognized in the 2026 edition of World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR)’s “Most Influential...
Knobbe Martens Secures Victory for SharkNinja with Dismissal of Patent Infringement Lawsuit
IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2026 – A team from leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens delivered a significant win for consumer products company, SharkNinja (NYSE: SN), with the successful...
