Drilling for Gold: How the Next Geothermal Rush Is Creating a New Patent Battleground
Key Takeaways: Technological advancements in geothermal exploration and drilling are reducing uncertainty and lowering risk profiles, making private investors and lenders more willing to commit capital that was historically constrained...
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...
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...
Twelve Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among Leading Global IP Lawyers by Lawdragon
IRVINE, Calif., June 2, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that 12 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the inaugural edition of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Global...
Space Technology Investment – Go for Launch in 2025?
Investors have recently provided solid funding to the space technology sector, with the trend showing signs of continuing in Q1 2025. The general trend over the last half decade for...
Maria Stout Shares Advice for Young Women Lawyers with Law360
In the Law360 article “In Their Words: Women Leaders On Top Advice To Associates,” partner Maria Stout offered guidance to women lawyers who are forging their career paths towards leadership...
Profiles in Diversity Journal Names Maria Stout Among Women Worth Watching in Leadership
SAN DIEGO, October 9, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Stout has been recognized as a Woman Worth Watching in Leadership by Profiles in Diversity...
Nearly Two Dozen Knobbe Martens Partners Named “World IP Leaders” by World Intellectual Property Review
IRVINE, Calif., August 7, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 22 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2024 “WIPR Leaders” by World Intellectual Property Review...
Maria Stout Named a Woman of Influence in Law by San Diego Business Journal
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 24, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Stout has been recognized among the San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence in...
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...
Knobbe Martens Named a Top Performing Firm, Ten Individuals Ranked Highly for Patent Prosecution in Patexia Report
IRVINE, Calif., March 28, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm and several of its professionals have achieved outstanding rankings in the 2024 Patexia Patent Prosecution...
Maria Stout Shares Strategies for Advising Startups With Managing IP
Knobbe Martens partner Maria Stout spoke with Managing IP for the article, “Start me up: how firms advise fledgling businesses.” The article examined strategies that IP lawyers adopt when advising...
Knobbe Martens and Attorneys Earn Top Distinctions as IP Leaders by Legal 500
IRVINE, CALIF., June 7, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce it has once again been recognized for having some of the leading intellectual property practices and practitioners in...
Knobbe Martens Achieves Standout Rankings in Patexia Patent Intelligence Report
IRVINE, CALIF., April 5, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that Patexia has recognized the firm and a number of partners and professionals in its 2023 Patent Prosecution...
Knobbe Martens Shortlisted in Six Categories for 2023 Managing IP Americas Awards
IRVINE, CALIF., March 8, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm and two of its partners were shortlisted in six categories for the 2023 Managing IP...
Maria Victoria Stout Selected as a 2023 Winner of “Latino Leadership Award” by Profiles In Diversity Journal
SAN DIEGO, Calif. February 21, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Victoria Stout has been selected as a winner of Profiles in Diversity Journal’s “Latino...
Maria Stout Named Among “Influential Veteran Business Leaders” by San Diego Business Journal
SAN DIEGO, Calif. November 7, 2022 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that partner Maria Stout has been named among the “Top 50 Influential Veteran Business Leaders” in the...
Strategic Planning for Capturing and Protecting Intellectual Property – Knobbe Martens Webinar Series for Start-ups: Part I & II
Part I – Introductory Session Partners Maria Stout and Paul Stellman kicked off a two-part, comprehensive discussion of strategic planning for capturing and protecting intellectual property. The presentation served as an...
What You Should Know About Employment and Vendor Agreements – Knobbe Martens Webinar Series for Start-ups: Part I and II
Part I – Introductory Session Partners Melanie Seelig and Maria Stout kicked off a two-part, comprehensive discussion of strategic intellectual property considerations regarding employment and vendor agreements. This presentation served...
