Knobbe Martens Named a California Powerhouse by Law360
Publication highlights firm’s across-the-board strength in intellectual property law IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that it has been named among Law360’s 2026 California...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Lawyers Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America Guides
IRVINE, Calif., August 20, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that more than 40 firm lawyers have been featured in the 2027 editions...
Knobbe Martens Names Harnik Shukla and Bryan McWhorter Co-Chairs of Artificial Intelligence Practice
New co-chairs will guide strategy and focus of firm’s longstanding work at the intersection of AI and intellectual property IRVINE, Calif. and SEATTLE, August 4, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is...
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...
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...
How CNN’s Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Perplexity AI Could Alter the Fair-Use Landscape
Key Takeaway: CNN’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Perplexity AI stands apart from prior AI copyright cases because of allegations that Perplexity pursued a licensing deal with CNN, failed to reach...
Knobbe Martens, Dozens of Partners Receive Top Rankings in IP Law in Legal 500 USA Guide
IRVINE, Calif., June 11, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm, is proud to share that the firm and three dozen lawyers received national and regional recognition...
AI Training and Fair Use
Key Takeaways: While the legal landscape is continuing to take shape, a number of recent court decisions indicate that unlicensed use of copyrighted data to train AI models generally constitutes...
Sheila Swaroop Named “Patent Lawyer of the Year” at 2026 IFLR Women in Business Law Awards
IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that Sheila Swaroop, Chair of Knobbe Martens’ Litigation practice, was named the “North America Patent Lawyer of the...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm, and its partners were once again recognized for excellence across patent law in the 2026 edition...
Alistair McIntyre and Tom Cowan Explore Latest Section 101 Patent Eligibility Developments in Inventors Digest Article
In their recent Inventors Digest article, Knobbe Martens lawyers Alistair McIntyre and Tom Cowan examine key developments in Section 101 patent eligibility, and offer practical guidance for inventors navigating complex...
Knobbe Martens Guides Veros Credit to Summary Judgment Win in Trade Secret Case
IRVINE, Calif., February 19, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens delivered a complete win for Veros Credit and two of its employees in a trade-secret misappropriation case brought by...
Domain Name Disputes: When UDRP Works—And When It Doesn’t
Key Takeaway: While the UDRP can be a fast and cost effective way to recover domain names registered in clear bad faith, it may not succeed in disputes involving legitimate...
Knobbe Martens Names New Chairs of Market-Leading Trademark and Brand Protection Group
IRVINE, Calif., October 22, 2025 – Knobbe Martens, one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is pleased to announce that Charlene Azema and Gregory Phillips have been named...
Similar Does Not Mean Identical
APEX BANK v. CC SERVE CORP. Before: Hughes, Moore, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”). Summary: The Board erred by excluding evidence of marks...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Lawyers Featured in “Best Lawyers” 2026 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 21, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that dozens of the firm’s lawyers, representing a range of practice areas and offices across the country, have...
2025 Chambers USA Guide Honors Standout Knobbe Martens Partners and Practices
Firm ranks highly in life sciences, patent litigation, patent prosecution, and trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, recognized for “five-star” client service IRVINE, Calif. & SEATTLE, June 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens...
Department of Defense Releases a New Intellectual Property Guidebook
The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs...
Zoned Out: The Zone of Natural Expansion Doctrine Can Only Be Used Defensively
DOLLAR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. v. BRITTEX FINANCIAL, INC. [OPINION] Before Prost, Taranto, and Hughes. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: The...
Mauricio Uribe Discusses NFT Patent Infringement Suit with Texas Lawyer
In the Texas Lawyer article “Luxury Watch Giants Sued in Texas Over NFT Tech in Patent Showdown,” partner Mauricio Uribe offered insight into a recent lawsuit in the Eastern District...
