Knobbe Martens Again Receives Top Recognition in World Trademark Review 1000 Guide
IRVINE, Calif., January 30, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice and ten of its partners have once again been recognized...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
In QSR Magazine, Lynda Zadra-Symes, Jonathan Hyman and Rachel Zacuto Discuss False Advertising Lawsuits in the Food and Beverage Industry
Partners Lynda Zadra-Symes and Jonathan Hyman, and associate Rachel Zacuto authored the article “The Rise of False Advertising Lawsuits in the Food and Beverage Industry,” published in QSR Magazine. In...
WTR Quotes Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes Regarding FTC’s Actions on Copycat Edible Cannabis Products
Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes, who co-chair Knobbe Martens’ CBD and legal cannabis group, were quoted by World Trademark Review (WTR) in the article, “FTC clamps down on copycat edible...
