Knobbe Martens Maintains National Top Tier Ranking for IP Litigation Work from Benchmark Litigation
IRVINE, Calif., October 28, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and numerous partners in its Litigation practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of...
Knobbe Martens Names New Chairs of Market-Leading Trademark and Brand Protection Group
IRVINE, Calif., October 22, 2025 – Knobbe Martens, one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is pleased to announce that Charlene Azema and Gregory Phillips have been named...
Charlene Azema Named Among Los Angeles Times “Beauty and Fashion Visionaries”
IRVINE, Calif., October 21, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that partner Charlene Azema has been recognized as a Los Angeles Times “Beauty and Fashion Visionary” for her...
No URLs, No Liability: Court Finds Online Marketplace Not Liable for Contributory Infringement
MICROTECH KNIVES, INC. v. OUTDOORS ONLINE, LLC AND JON JANECEK Before: The Honorable Victoria Marie Calvert Summary: The district court granted summary judgment to defendant, an online marketplace accused of...
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...
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...
Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?
For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and...
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...
Jonathan Menkes and Zachary Greenberg Share Best Practices for Keyword Search Advertising in AdAge Article
In the AdAge article “How Brands Can Avoid Risk When Bidding on Competitor Trademarks as Search Keywords,” lawyers Jonathan Menkes and Zachary Greenberg explore the complex legal landscape of digital...
Fair Use and the Future of Generative AI: Lessons from the Meta and Anthropic Copyright Cases
With the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative AI entered the cultural zeitgeist. Not surprisingly, within a few months, the first generative AI lawsuits were filed in the U.S....
2025 Chambers USA Guide Honors Standout Knobbe Martens Partners and Practices
Firm ranks highly in life sciences, patent litigation, patent prosecution, and trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, recognized for “five-star” client service IRVINE, Calif. & SEATTLE, June 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens...
Jessica Sganga Named Among “Women of Influence” by Los Angeles Business Journal
LOS ANGELES, May 28, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that partner Jessica Sganga has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s (LABJ) “Women of Influence: Attorneys”...
Kate McMorrow Profiled in Am Law “How I Made Partner” Series
In a Q+A with Law.com for the publication’s “How I Made Partner” series, partner Kate McMorrow offered her perspective on steps associates can take on their path to partner, the...
The Votes Are In: Highly Descriptive Marks Are Difficult to Protect
HERITAGE ALLIANCE V. AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: Continuous-use evidence is not necessarily prima facie evidence of acquired...
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Examine the Intersection of Trademark Law and Influencer Marketing in New York Law Journal Article
In the article “Influencer Marketing and Trademark Enforcement: Navigating a New Frontier,” published in New York Law Journal, lawyers Lynda Zadra-Symes, Marko Zoretic, and Ari Fattahyani outline helpful strategies for...
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 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...
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...
Tirzah Lowe Named Among Minority Attorney Leaders of Influence by Los Angeles Business Journal
January 21, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that attorney Tirzah Lowe has been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys....
Knobbe Martens Elects New Partner Class
Newly elected partners come from a diversity of backgrounds, offices and practice areas within the firm IRVINE, Calif., January 13, 2025 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm,...
