Jonathan Menkes Comments on Sports Trademark Trends and Generative AI in World Intellectual Property Review
In a recent interview with World Intellectual Property Review, Knobbe Martens Trademark and Brand Protection partner Jonathan Menkes, Co-Chair of the firm’s Sports and Gaming practice, shared insights on the...
Taylor Swift, Trademarks, and the Pursuit of a Federal Right of Publicity
Key Takeaway: Taylor Swift’s recent trademark filings for her voice and likeness point to a growing trend among celebrities and high-profile individuals using federal trademark law—rather than relying solely on...
Drilling for Gold: How the Next Geothermal Rush Is Creating a New Patent Battleground
Key Takeaways: Technological advancements in geothermal exploration and drilling are reducing uncertainty and lowering risk profiles, making private investors and lenders more willing to commit capital that was historically constrained...