Knobbe News
Mauricio Uribe Discusses NFT Patent Infringement Suit with Texas Lawyer
In the Texas Lawyer article “Luxury Watch Giants Sued in Texas Over NFT Tech in Patent Showdown,” partner Mauricio Uribe offered insight into a recent lawsuit in the Eastern District...
Knobbe Martens Named Among Top U.S. Law Firms for Retail Companies by The Fashion Law
IRVINE, Calif., March 7, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm has been recognized on The Fashion Law’s inaugural list of Top U.S. Law Firms for...
Knobbe Martens Shortlisted in Multiple Categories for 2025 Managing IP Americas Awards
IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in four categories for the 2025 Managing IP Awards. According to Managing...
Blogs
District Court Finds the FDA Reasonably De-listed Eli Lilly’s Weight Loss Drug From Drug Shortage List
Congress authorized the FDA to determine whether a drug is “in shortage in the United States.” The FDA’s determination of a drug shortage triggers mechanisms designed to alleviate the shortage....
Federal Circuit’s Lashify Decision Expands “Domestic Industry” at the International Trade Commission
Lashify, Inc. v. International Trade Commission Before: Prost, Taranto, and Chen. Appeal from ITC Investigation. Summary: The Federal Circuit expands the economic prong of the domestic-industry analysis to include domestic...
Suspension of the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program: What Happens Now?
Effective January 28, 2025, the new administration suspended the Climate Change Mitigation Pilot Program (CCMPP) at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).[1] The USPTO had instituted this program...
Publications
David Schmidt and Zachary Grinovich Author World IP Review Article on NPE Litigation at the UPC
In the article “Non-practicing Entity Litigation at the UPC: A US Perspective,” lawyers David Schmidt, PhD and Zachary Grinovich explore recent developments at the Unified Patent Court that could impact...
In Reuters Westlaw Article, Knobbe Martens Attorneys Examine Impact of Supreme Court Jack Daniel’s Ruling
In the article “Roger That, Jack: Applying Jack Daniel’s,” attorneys Hans Mayer, Jacob Rosenbaum, and Zach Rufa review the ongoing effects of the Supreme Court’s 2023 Jack Daniel’s decision on...
Jonathan Hyman and Eric Blosser Author Article on MetaBirkins Trademark Appeal in The Recorder
In the article “MetaBirkins Update: Is It Art or a Commercial Product?” published in The Recorder, attorneys Jonathan Hyman and Eric Blosser offer a comprehensive overview of the trademark issues...
Podcasts
Building Bridges: How Patent Pathways is Shaping a Diverse IP Future
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis speaks with guest Elaine Spector, Harrity & Harrity partner and Advisory Board...
Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Jared Bunker speaks with guest David A. Gauntlett, principal of Gauntlett & Associates, on how businesses may use insurance policies...
Video Games and Esports: Why WIPO’s ADR is Tailored to Help Resolve IP Disputes
In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe speaks with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Legal Officer Oscar Alberto Suárez Bohorquez on the recently announced...
Federal Circuit Review | February 2025
February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) February Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Every Word Counts: Specification Naming Conventions Can Limit Claim Scope In HD Silicon Solutions LLC V. Microchip Technology Inc.,...
Federal Circuit Review | January 2025
January Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) January Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Motivation to Modify Under Obviousness Standard Does Not Need to Align with Patentee’s Goal In Honeywell International Inc. v....
Federal Circuit Review | December 2024
December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) December Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Bound to Happen: Inherent Property Leaves No Question of Reasonable Expectation of Success In Cytiva Bioprocess R&D Ab v....
Presentations
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: Recent Decisions & Open Questions in Patent Eligibility Under § 101
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partner Jeremy Anapol reviews the fundamentals and history of § 101 of the Patent Act, which governs patent eligibility in the United...
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...
3rd Annual MCLE-a-thon: The Five Most Significant Federal Circuit Cases of 2024
As part of the firm’s 3rd annual MCLE-a-thon, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm, Ph.D. examine the five most significant cases in the Federal Circuit in 2024. View live presentation: Video...