Knobbe Martens Named a California Powerhouse by Law360
Publication highlights firm’s across-the-board strength in intellectual property law IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that it has been named among Law360’s 2026 California...
Avoiding Greenwashing Claims: Litigation Risks and Regulatory Guidance
Key Takeaway: Energy companies that market their technologies as environmentally friendly should ensure the claims are accurate and consistent with regulatory guidance. Innovation in the energy industry is often driven...
Dozens of Knobbe Martens Lawyers Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America Guides
IRVINE, Calif., August 20, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that more than 40 firm lawyers have been featured in the 2027 editions...
Greg Phillips Quoted in MLex on Ninth Circuit Jack Daniel’s Trademark Ruling
In an interview with MLex, Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips discussed the impact of a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding trademark dilution,...
Nine Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in 2026 Lexology Index: IP Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 12, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that nine partners have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexology Index:...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | July 2026
One Definition and the Walls Come Down – District Court Dismisses Copyright Claim Based on Misclassified Cabinet Registration Ian W. Gillies & Eric R. Blosser A federal district court dismissed...
Knobbe Martens Names Harnik Shukla and Bryan McWhorter Co-Chairs of Artificial Intelligence Practice
New co-chairs will guide strategy and focus of firm’s longstanding work at the intersection of AI and intellectual property IRVINE, Calif. and SEATTLE, August 4, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is...
Knobbe Martens Receives Top-Tier Recognitions in 2026 IP STARS Rankings by Managing IP
Firm sustains national top-tier rankings for patent prosecution and life sciences IP along with top state rankings for standout IP work; ten Knobbe Martens lawyers named “IP STARS” IRVINE, Calif.,...
Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips Explore Trader Joe’s and Smucker’s Trademark Dispute in Washington State Bar News Article
In an article published in the Washington State Bar News, Knobbe Martens lawyers Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips, together with Washington-based IP lawyer Allison R. Foreman, examine trademark and brand...
Va-Va-Voom? Not So Fast, Says the TTAB
Key Takeaways: Descriptive additions to composite trademarks, especially those disclaimed by the applicant, will rarely overcome a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion where the dominant term is identical. Critically, arguments...
Not All Mifflins Are Equal: When Commercial Impression Saves the Day
Key Takeaway: Even where goods are identical or closely related, the TTAB continues to place significant weight on differences in commercial impression. A mark’s meaning, whether driven by pop culture...
Joseph Gerber Featured in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner” Series
Knobbe Martens partner Joseph Gerber shared insights and perspectives on his career path, the importance of mentorship, and his approach to client service in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner”...
Profiles in Leadership Journal Recognizes Four Knobbe Martens Partners in 2026 Mid-Year Leadership Awards
IRVINE, Calif., July 14, 2026 – Leading intellectual property law firm Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that four of the firm’s partners—Jessica Achtsam, Charlene Azema, Irfan Lateef, and Christy...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | June 2026
AI Training and Fair Use Ari Feinstein, Jonathan Menkes & Cassidy McCleary While the legal landscape is continuing to take shape, a number of recent court decisions indicate that unlicensed use...
Sound Marks – They Are More Than Just “Alright, Alright, Alright”
Key Takeaway: Non-traditional trademarks like sound marks can provide valuable protection for distinctive sounds that function as source identifiers, particularly where other forms of intellectual property protection may be unavailable....
Ben Katzenellenbogen Discusses Deckers v. Quince UGG Design Patent Trial with Legal and Fashion Industry Media
In interviews with World Trademark Review, MLex, and Women’s Wear Daily, Knobbe Martens partner Ben Katzenellenbogen shared his insights on a recent California district court decision in a design patent...
Greg Phillips Speaks With World Trademark Review on Trader Joe’s Trademark Infringement and Anti-Counterfeiting Suit
Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips, Co-Chair of the firm’s Trademark and Brand Protection practice, was quoted extensively in the recent World Trademark Review article, “Trader Joe’s Targets US Distributors in...
Knobbe Martens, Dozens of Partners Receive Top Rankings in IP Law in Legal 500 USA Guide
IRVINE, Calif., June 11, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property law firm, is proud to share that the firm and three dozen lawyers received national and regional recognition...
Should Have Written a Better Consent – And How(ey)!
Key Takeaway: The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB” or “the Board”) afforded no weight to a bare-bones trademark consent agreement that contained no provisions for the parties to avoid...
Knobbe Martens Practices, Partners Recognized for Standout IP Work in 2026 Chambers USA Guide
IRVINE, Calif., June 4, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that numerous practices and partners across the firm are recommended for exceptional work in the 2026 Chambers USA...
Trademark & Brand Protection Update | May 2026
Taylor Swift, Trademarks, and the Pursuit of a Federal Right of Publicity Dillon A. Koch & Jonathan Menkes Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings for her voice and likeness point to a...
