USPTO’s Supplemental Guidance on Design Patents for Computer-Generated Interfaces and Icons
Key Takeaway: The USPTO has revised its design patent guidance to better reflect evolving digital interface technologies, including projections and augmented or virtual reality environments. The updated guidance provides design...
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...
How Businesses Can Prepare for Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companions
State Spotlight: New York and California In a recent X post, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman teased plans to release a new version of ChatGPT that can “respond in a very...
PTAB Update | October 2025
USPTO Proposes Rule and Director Implements Policy Likely to Limit Multiple Patent Validity Challenges Ted M. Cannon On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely...
What Do Businesses Need to Know About Federal and State AI Disclosure Regulation?
State Spotlight: Utah Key Takeaways With companies increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows, it is important to monitor and adapt to a patchwork of AI disclosure laws across jurisdictions....
USPTO Director Squires Signals Support of AI Patent Eligibility
The new Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John Squires, has quickly signaled a shift in how the USPTO will address subject matter eligibility for AI and other...
Knobbe Martens’ Standout Life Sciences Work Recognized in Annual LMG Rankings
Firm receives top-tier rankings for patent strategy, prosecution and litigation across life sciences industry IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that Legal Media Group...
Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized as Top IP Strategists in 2025 IAM Strategy 300 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 14, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the IAM Strategy...
Results of The Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program
On June 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an informational call to share the results of a study on the Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility (DSMER)...
Knobbe Martens, Dozens of Firm Partners Recognized in Legal 500 U.S.A. Guide
Firm again receives standout rankings in multiple practice areas, including prosecution, trademarks, licensing, and litigation IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm...
Knobbe Martens Advises Kandu Health, Inc. in Merger with Neurolutions, Inc.
KanduTM Health, Inc. and Neurolutions, Inc. today announced that they have merged to form Kandu, Inc. With the merger, Kandu, Inc. expects to set a new standard of care for stroke recovery, accessible to...
Knobbe Martens Again Honored as a Top Life Sciences Firm by LMG
IRVINE, Calif., October 16, 2024 – Knobbe Martens’ across-the-board strength in the life sciences space was again recognized by Legal Media Group (LMG), as the firm and its partners received...
Eight Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among World’s Leading IP Strategists in IAM Strategy 300 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 20, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that eight of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2024 edition of the IAM Strategy 300:...
Sixty Knobbe Martens Attorneys Recognized in “Best Lawyers” 2025 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 15, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that Best Lawyers in America has included 60 of the firm’s lawyers in its 2025 Guide. The recognized...
Mauricio Uribe Quoted in Managing IP on USPTO Guidance AI Subject Matter Eligibility
In the Managing IP article “USPTO Provides ‘Roadmap’ for AI Patent Eligibility,” partner Mauricio Uribe offered insight on the US Patent and Trademark Office’s recently issued guidance on AI subject...
USPTO Publishes Additional Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance – AI Technology | Firm Alert
USPTO Publishes Additional Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance – AI Technology On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published the 2024 Guidance Update on Patent...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Partners and Practices Receive Standout Rankings from Legal 500
The firm and its partners were recognized for strengths across all areas of IP, including patent prosecution, trademarks, and patent litigation—including ITC litigation IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2024 – Knobbe...
Harnik Shukla’s 2024 Predictions for Artificial Intelligence Featured in App Developer Magazine
In App Developer Magazine, Knobbe Martens partner Harnik Shukla shared insights into the rapidly-evolving uses of artificial intelligence (AI) and predicted a shift in focus from Large Language Models (LLMs)...
Harnik Shukla, Vlad Teplitskiy, and Justin Theam Explore The Risks of Generative AI in Business in Article Published by Maple Business Council
Knobbe Martens attorneys Harnik Shukla, Vlad Teplitskiy, and Justin Theam authored the article “Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business: Operations and Risks,” which was published on the Maple Business Council...
LMG Recognizes Knobbe Martens as Leading Life Sciences Firm
IRVINE, CALIF., September 21, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that Legal Media Group (LMG) has again recognized the firm as having one of the top life sciences intellectual...
40 Knobbe Martens Attorneys Named Among “Best Lawyers” in 2024 Guide
IRVINE, CALIF., Thursday, August 17, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America has named 17 of the firm’s partners to its 2024 edition...
