Greg Phillips Quoted in MLex on Ninth Circuit Jack Daniel’s Trademark Ruling
In an interview with MLex, Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips discussed the impact of a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding trademark dilution,...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | July 2026
One Definition and the Walls Come Down – District Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Based on Misclassified Cabinet Registration Ian W. Gillies & Eric R. Blosser A federal district court dismissed...
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...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | June 2026
AI Training and Fair Use Ari Feinstein, Jonathan Menkes & Cassidy McCleary While the legal landscape is continuing to take shape, a number of recent court decisions indicate that unlicensed use...
2 Bankrupt Crew – Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Copyright Law
Key Takeaways: Two members of rap group 2 Live Crew, and the heirs of a third member, attempted to terminate a transfer of copyright ownership in several records the group...
Greg Phillips Speaks With World Trademark Review on Trader Joe’s Trademark Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Suit
Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips, Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice, was quoted extensively in the recent World Trademark Review article, “Trader Joe’s Targets US Distributors in...
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...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | March 2026
Be Kind, Please Rewind – Is Blockbuster Still Famous for a Dilution Claim? Greg Phillips & Eric R. Blosser The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) is currently reviewing a case...
Be Kind, Please Rewind – Is Blockbuster Still Famous for a Dilution Claim?
Key Takeaway: The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) is currently reviewing a case centered on video rental company Blockbuster, which has the potential to significantly widen the scope of...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | February 2026
Domain Name Disputes: When UDRP Works—And When It Doesn’t Rosaleen Chou & Shritika Dahal While the UDRP can be a fast and cost effective way to recover domain names registered...
Journalist’s Claims Are a No-Fly Zone – “Top Guns” to Top Gun: Maverick
Key Takeaway: When drafting an intellectual property contract that will remain valid for years or decades, it is important to include terms that are flexible enough to account for unforeseen...
Knobbe Martens Provides IP Counsel to Masimo in Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by Danaher
IRVINE, Calif., February 17, 2026 – Masimo Corporation, a leading global medical device innovator, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Danaher Corporation will...
Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips Discuss Practice Leadership Roles in Am Law’s “How We Made It” Series
In a recent Q&A with Law.com, Knobbe Martens partners Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips offered insights into their careers, backgrounds, and roles as co-chairs of the firm’s Trademark and Brand...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | January 2026
Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights Jonathan Menkes & Alexander G. Trimes Game Plan, Inc....
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...
Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips Explore Hierarchy of Trade Dress Elements in IP & Technology Law Journal Article
In their article “Visual Over Verbal: Hierarchy of Trade Dress Application Elements,” published in the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal, Knobbe Martens lawyers Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips discuss...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | December 2025
From Cute to Criminal: The Counterfeit Labubu Crisis in the United States Greg Phillips & Stella B. Haynes Kiehn In the world of designer toys, few characters have captured hearts, and...
Greg Phillips Discusses Trademark Trends and Policies to Watch in 2026 with Law360
In an interview with Law360, Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips shared insights on trademark policy trends to expect from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the upcoming year. Phillips,...
Navigating Consent Agreements: Lessons from In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
In October 2025, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) issued a precedential opinion that offers lessons on the limits of consent agreements in overcoming likelihood of confusion (section 2(d))...
(Intend To) Use It or Lose It: Proving Bona Fide Intent Before the TTAB
In a precedential opinion issued in September 2025, the TTAB sustained the opposition of the mark, HOTEL EL ROBLAR, for hotel services in class 43, agreeing with the opposer that...
Greg Phillips Comments on “Top Trademark Decisions of 2025” in Law360
In Law360’s article on the top trademark decisions of 2025, Greg Phillips, Co-Chair of Knobbe Martens’ Trademark and Brand Protection practice, offered his insights on the noteworthy Federal Circuit ruling...
