Protecting Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations for NASA’s 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
Key Takeaway: NASA’s 2026 NIAC selections demonstrate how early-stage, federally supported research can lay the foundation for future aerospace breakthroughs. As these technologies mature, innovators should consider intellectual property strategies,...
In Law360 Article, Ben Katzenellenbogen and Fatima Kouadio Propose a Clarification to the Functionality Standard in Design Patents
In a Law360 Expert Analysis piece, Knobbe Martens partner Ben Katzenellenbogen and associate Fatima Kouadio examine the uncertainty surrounding functionality in design patent cases, prompted by the Federal Circuit’s splintered...
U.S. Patent Claim Strategies for In-Space Repair and Orbital Assembly Technologies
Key Takeaways: Given the territorial limitations of U.S. Patent Claims, patenting technology for in-space repair and assembly of orbital technology can be challenging. The following blog post discusses strategies for...
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