Knobbe Martens Recognized as a National Top Tier IP Firm in Best Law Firms Annual Guide
IRVINE, Calif., November 7, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that the firm has again received multiple top tier recognitions across several offices and practices in the Best...
The Recorder Profiles Charlene Azema as “Lawyers on the Fast Track” Honoree
Partner Charlene Azema was recently honored by The Recorder as a “Lawyer on the Fast Track” at the California Legal Awards, a distinction awarded to “the next generation of legal...
Ten Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized for Standout IP Work by Lexology Index
IRVINE, Calif., October 17, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that ten of the firm’s partners were featured in the latest intellectual property and thought leadership guides from...
Knobbe Martens Practices and Partners Top-Ranked Nationally by Benchmark Litigation
IRVINE, Calif., October 10, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm and over a dozen of its partners have been ranked among the best in IP...
Knobbe Martens, Over a Dozen Attorneys Recognized in Managing IP 2024 IP STARS Guide
IRVINE, Calif., October 10, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and its partners have once again been recognized for outstanding intellectual property work by Managing...
Sheila Swaroop and Sara Witty Examine Legal Implications of AI-Generated “Deepfakes” in New York Law Journal
In the article “The ‘Deepfake Era’: How To Navigate AI-Generated Content,” attorneys Sheila Swaroop, chair of the firm’s litigation practice, and Sara Witty explore legal protections against AI-generated “deepfakes” and...
Falsely Claiming Patent Protection May Violate the Lanham Act
CROCS, INC. v. EFFERVESCENT, INC.
Before Reyna, Cunningham and Albright. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Colorado.
Summary: A claim that an unpatented product feature is “patented,” “proprietary,” or “exclusive” may violate Section 43(a)(1)(B) of the Lanham Act.
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...
Knobbe Martens Partner Jessica Sganga Named Among “Beauty and Fashion Visionaries” by Los Angeles Times
LOS ANGELES, September 16, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partner Jessica Sganga has been recognized as a “Beauty and Fashion Visionary” by the Los Angeles Times....
Lawdragon Names Ten Knobbe Martens Partners Among Leading Litigators in America
IRVINE, Calif., September 11, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that ten of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators...
Knobbe Martens Named Litigation “Standout” in 2025 BTI Litigation Outlook
IRVINE, Calif., September 11, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that the firm has again been ranked as a litigation “standout” in the 2025 edition of BTI Litigation...
Of Broccolini and Branding: Don’t Let Your Trademark Wilt
Congratulations on successfully trademarking your product or brand! Now it’s crucial to protect that investment through diligent trademark oversight and enforcement. This involves actively monitoring for, and taking appropriate legal...
FDA and FTC Crack Down on Delta-8 THC Copycat Products
In a concerted effort to combat the illegal sale of delta-8 THC edibles packaged to look like popular snacks, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade...
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.
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:...
Charlene Azema Named Among “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by The Recorder
IRVINE, Calif., August 19, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partner Charlene Azema has been named a “Lawyer on the Fast Track” in The Recorder’s 2024 California...
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...
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...
Olympics Advertising – Don’t be Ambushed by Rule 40
The Olympics are coming! Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to...
Knobbe Martens Shortlisted for “Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year” at Global IP Awards
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted for “Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year – United States” at the...
Susan Natland Shares the Benefits of “Unlocking IP” in INTA Feature Article
Ms. Natland is co-chair of INTA’s Presidential Task Force Focused on “Unlocking IP” for Non-IP Stakeholders In a recent Q&A with the International Trademark Association (INTA), partner Susan Natland offered...