Nine Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in 2026 Lexology Index: IP Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 12, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that nine partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexology Index:...
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 | May 2026
Taylor Swift, Trademarks, and the Pursuit of a Federal Right of Publicity Dillon A. Koch & Jonathan Menkes Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings for her voice and likeness point to a...
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Explore Trademark Risks of Athlete Jersey Number Branding in Sports Business Journal
In their recent Sports Business Journal article, Knobbe Martens lawyers Jonathan Hyman, Jonathan Menkes, and Edward Nester examine a growing IP challenge in the sports industry: what happens when an...
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...
Sixteen Knobbe Martens Lawyers Receive Recognition on 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers List
IRVINE, Calif., February 20, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 16 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list. The...
No Joy in Mudville: Federal Circuit Affirms Aaron Judge and MLBBPA’s Priority in Marks All Rise and Here Comes the Judge Based on Extensive Evidence of Licensed Use
Today, Aaron Judge (“Judge”) is a household name for sports fans across the United States. However, in 2017, Judge was just entering the Major League Baseball scene and carving out...
In Rare Win for an Applicant, Federal Circuit Reverses TTAB’s Determination That Mark Kahwa Was Not Registerable
Bayou Grande Coffee Roasting Company (“Bayou Grande”), a coffee company based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, faced a long and winding road to register its mark KAHWA in connection with...
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...
Battle of the PB&J: Smucker’s Is Crusty Over Trader Joe’s Private Label Sandwich
If you have a kid, or play in the NFL, you are likely familiar with The J.M. Smucker Company UNCRUSTABLES® a pre-made PB&J sandwich. According to The New York Times,...
Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in Lexology IP and Thought Leadership Guides
IRVINE, Calif., September 16, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s partners were recognized in Lexology’s annual guides showcasing top-tier IP and legal...
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...
German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape
In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity...
Knobbe Martens Partners Named Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers
LOS ANGELES and IRVINE, CALIF., March 5, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that four of the firm’s partners have been recognized as Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers. Attorneys...
Jonathan Hyman and Eric Blosser Author Article on MetaBirkins Trademark Appeal in The Recorder
In the article “MetaBirkins Update: Is It Art or a Commercial Product?” published in The Recorder, attorneys Jonathan Hyman and Eric Blosser offer a comprehensive overview of the trademark issues...
Jonathan Hyman Quoted by Legal and Entertainment Media on Netflix Trademark Dispute
Jonathan Hyman, co-chair of Knobbe Martens’ advertising, media and entertainment practice, shared his perspective with The Recorder, Daily Journal, and The Hollywood Reporter, and Bloomberg Law on a recent trademark complaint...
Fifteen Knobbe Martens Attorneys Recognized in Southern California Super Lawyers
IRVINE, Calif., February 20, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that a number of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Southern California Super Lawyers for their excellent...
Knobbe Martens Lauded as the Top U.S. IP Firm, Recognized for Leading Trademark Work by World Trademark Review
IRVINE, Calif., January 29, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm and 10 of its partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of World Trademark...
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: Navigating False Advertising Claims
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partners Jonathan Hyman and Matthew Bellinger explore the latest developments in false advertising litigation. Jonathan and Matt discuss significant laws and cases...
Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes Quoted Extensively in Media on Regulatory Challenges Facing Hemp Industry
Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes, co-chairs of Knobbe Martens’ CBD & Legal Cannabis Practice Group, recently shared their perspectives on the latest developments in hemp industry regulations in the HBW...
