Mark Lezama Quoted in World Trademark Review on ‘Kat Von D’ Copyright Infringement Test
In a recent World Trademark Review article, Knobbe Martens’ Copyright Litigation Co-Chair Mark Lezama discussed the nuances of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ two-step ‘extrinsic-intrinsic’ test for copyright infringement....
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...
Mark Lezama Speaks With Media on ‘Kat Von D’ Tattoo Copyright Ruling
In interviews with Bloomberg Law and Law360, Knobbe Martens’ Copyright Litigation Co-Chair Mark Lezama weighed in on the potential impact of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling in a high-profile copyright case involving...
Mark Lezama Discusses Netflix’s AI Content Policy with World Trademark Review
Netflix recently announced new guidance for using generative AI in content produced for its platform, requiring production partners to disclose any intended use of AI, prohibiting training models on uncleared...
Mark Lezama Quoted in Los Angeles Times Article on Content Creators’ Concerns Over AI Training Methods
In a recent Los Angeles Times article, partner Mark Lezama discussed the legal issues surrounding Google’s training methods for its artificial intelligence tools. The article explores content creators’ sentiment toward...
Webinar: Fair Use and Generative AI – What the Meta and Anthropic Cases Mean for Your Business
Knobbe Martens attorneys Mark Lezama and Lincoln Essig, along with Sam Olive, Senior Director and Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property at Cisco, hosted a webinar with ACC Southern California on...
Mark Lezama Comments on Ninth Circuit Tattoo Copyright Dispute in Daily Journal
In the Daily Journal article “9th Circuit Weighs Tattoo Copyright Dispute between Kat Von D and Photographer,” Knobbe Martens partner Mark Lezama offered insight into the latest developments in an...
AI and Copyright: Navigating the Legal Maze with Liz Rothman
In this episode of Knobbe IP+, Knobbe Martens partner Mark Lezama is joined by attorney and emerging technology advisor Liz Rothman to discuss the complex topic of artificial intelligence and...
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...
Sixteen Knobbe Martens Lawyers Named Among Intellectual Property Leaders by WIPR
IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that 16 of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized in the World Intellectual Property Review [WIPR] 2025 Leaders...
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Recognized in World IP Review Diversity Awards
IRVINE, Calif. and LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that three of the firm’s lawyers have been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review for...
Mark Lezama Quoted by Media on Potential Impact of Highly Anticipated AI and Fair Use Ruling
In recent Law360 and TechCrunch articles, partner Mark Lezama offered insight into the potential impact of a recent district court ruling on future litigation related to copyright, fair use, and...
Mark Lezama Shares Insights on Copyright and Use of AI in the Entertainment Industry with The Ankler
Speaking with entertainment trade publication The Ankler, litigation partner Mark Lezama offered his perspective on the evolving issues of artificial intelligence and copyright infringement in the film and television industry....
Knobbe Martens, Partners Chang Lim and Sabrina Wang Receive 2024 OCCDL DEI Awards
IRVINE, Calif., September 19, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is honored to share that the firm and two of its partners have been recognized by the Orange County Coalition for Diversity...
Bloomberg Law Quotes Mark Lezama on AI Firm’s “Prompt Hacking” Defense Against Copyright Claims
Knobbe Martens litigation partner Mark Lezama was quoted in the Bloomberg Law story, “OpenAI Pushes Prompt-Hacking Defense to Deflect Copyright Claims”. The article examines how, in defending against copyright lawsuits...
Mark Lezama Featured in Westlaw Reuters “SCOTUS Spotlight”
Litigation partner Mark Lezama was featured in Westlaw Journal’s “SCOTUS Spotlight,” a special edition of the Westlaw Journal Intellectual Property newsletter that examined standout cases from the Supreme Court’s 2023-24 term.
Mark Lezama Shares Insights on AI-Related Lawsuit with Media
In the Decrypt article “Judge Allows Copyright Case Against AI Image Generators to Move Forward,” litigation partner Mark Lezama offered his perspective on the latest developments in the ongoing lawsuit...
Knobbe Martens Announces New Diversity, New York Office Leaders
Partner Mark Lezama set to lead firmwide Diversity Committee while Mitchell Hadley assumes leadership of New York office IRVINE, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 29, 2024 –Knobbe Martens is pleased...
Mark Lezama Speaks With Law360 on Impact of Supreme Court’s Warhol Decision
Litigation partner Mark Lezama spoke with Law360 for a story on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Warhol case, and the impact the decision has had...
Mark Lezama Recognized In Latino Leadership Awards By Profiles in Diversity Journal Latino Leadership Award
IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that litigation partner Mark Lezama has been recognized by Profiles in Diversity Journal in the publication’s Latino Leadership...
Mark Lezama Discusses Mickey Mouse Entering Public Domain in Los Angeles Times Article
In the Los Angeles Times article “Screamboat Willie? Mickey Mouse horror films lurk as cartoon enters public domain,” Knobbe Martens partner Mark Lezama discussed the possible legal issues around using...
