Knobbe Martens Announces Six New Partners in Offices Across the Country
New partner class strengthens Knobbe Martens’ position as a leader in IP Law IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, is...
Jonathan Menkes Discusses AI and Copyright Regulations in Interview with The Register
In a recent interview with enterprise technology news publication The Register, partner Jonathan Menkes offered his insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and copyright infringement. Menkes shared how...
Sound the Alarm! How My 6-Year Old Almost Became a Copyright Pirate Overnight
As we previously wrote, in the brave new world of AI, the ability of users to push the boundaries of creativity at breakneck speed raises new challenges for IP owners....
Knobbe Martens Recognized Among Top-Tier Firms in Best Law Firms Annual Guide
Firm receives ‘Tier 1’ national and regional rankings for litigation, patent and trademark work IRVINE, Calif., November 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens has once again been recognized as a top-tier...
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...
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...
Lawdragon Names 17 Knobbe Martens Partners Among ‘Leading Litigators in America’
IRVINE, Calif., September 8, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that 17 of the firm’s partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Lawdragon 500 Leading...
Irfan Lateef and Ted Cannon Co-Author Piece on Notable Developments in IP Case Law for ABA
Knobbe Martens partners Irfan Lateef and Ted Cannon co-authored “Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law 2025,” a chapter in the ABA Business and Corporate Law Section’s “Recent Developments in Business...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Lawyers Explore Open Source AI Software Licensing in Legaltech News Piece
In the Legaltech News article “Open Source Licensing Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Application,” lawyers Vlad Teplitskiy, Damien Howard, and Fatima Kouadio offer guidance to companies considering adopting open source artificial...
