Knobbe Martens Again Named “Litigation Leader” by BTI Outlook
IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that the firm has again been named a “Litigation Leader” in the BTI Litigation Outlook, an annual report that...
Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among “Leading Litigators in America” by Lawdragon
IRVINE, Calif., September 23, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that 17 of the firm’s partners were recognized in the 2027 edition of Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in...
Five Knobbe Martens Partners Recognized in Benchmark Litigation “40 & Under” Guide
IRVINE, Calif., August 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that five of the firm’s partners were named in the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under”...
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...
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.,...
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”...
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...
Three Knobbe Martens Partners Named Among Top IP Lawyers in California by Daily Journal
Sheila Swaroop, Brian Horne and Joseph Re recognized for strength in intellectual property litigation IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2026 – Reflecting the firm’s strengths in high-stakes litigation, Knobbe Martens is...
Be Kind, Please Rewind – Is Blockbuster Still Famous for a Dilution Claim?
Key Takeaway: The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) is currently reviewing a case centered on video rental company Blockbuster, which has the potential to significantly widen the scope of...
In Rare Win for an Applicant, Federal Circuit Reverses TTAB’s Determination That Mark Kahwa Was Not Registerable
Bayou Grande Coffee Roasting Company (“Bayou Grande”), a coffee company based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, faced a long and winding road to register its mark KAHWA in connection with...
Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips Discuss Practice Leadership Roles in Am Law’s “How We Made It” Series
In a recent Q&A with Law.com, Knobbe Martens partners Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips offered insights into their careers, backgrounds, and roles as co-chairs of the firm’s Trademark and Brand...
Knobbe Martens Partners Outline Major USPTO Policy Shifts in Law360 Article
In a recent Law360 article, Knobbe Martens partners Rosaleen Chou, Ted Cannon, and Philip Nelson highlight significant policy developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) expected to shape...
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...
Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips Explore Hierarchy of Trade Dress Elements in IP & Technology Law Journal Article
In their article “Visual Over Verbal: Hierarchy of Trade Dress Application Elements,” published in the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Journal, Knobbe Martens lawyers Priyanka Menon and Greg Phillips discuss...
Greg Phillips Discusses Trademark Trends and Policies to Watch in 2026 with Law360
In an interview with Law360, Knobbe Martens partner Greg Phillips shared insights on trademark policy trends to expect from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the upcoming year. Phillips,...
Navigating Consent Agreements: Lessons from In re Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
In October 2025, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) issued a precedential opinion that offers lessons on the limits of consent agreements in overcoming likelihood of confusion (section 2(d))...
Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights
Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”), a nonprofit organization that supports student‑athletes in underserved communities, appealed a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) to the Federal Circuit (see...
(Intend To) Use It or Lose It: Proving Bona Fide Intent Before the TTAB
In a precedential opinion issued in September 2025, the TTAB sustained the opposition of the mark, HOTEL EL ROBLAR, for hotel services in class 43, agreeing with the opposer that...
Knobbe Martens Trademark Team Earns Multiple Recognitions in World IP Review 2025 USA Rankings
IRVINE, Calif., December 12, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm’s Trademark & Brand Protection group was recognized in the 2025 edition of World IP Review’s...
