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...
Kregg Koch Discusses How Medtech Innovators Can Build a Stronger IP Strategy Through Patent Filing, Portfolio Development, and AI
In an article published by nonprofit educational medtech incubator Fogarty Innovation, Knobbe Martens partner Kregg Koch shared practical strategies for medtech companies and entrepreneurs looking to protect and maximize the...
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Explore Trademark Risks of Athlete Jersey Number Branding in Sports Business Journal
In their recent Sports Business Journal article, Knobbe Martens lawyers Jonathan Hyman, Jonathan Menkes, and Edward Nester examine a growing IP challenge in the sports industry: what happens when an...
Yi Zhou and Ben Katzenellenbogen Analyze Inconsistent Applications of the Alice Test in Software Patent Litigation for Reuters Westlaw
In a recent Reuters Westlaw article, Knobbe Martens lawyers Yi Zhou and Ben Katzenellenbogen discuss the Federal Circuit’s decision in USAA v. PNC Bank and its implications for patent eligibility...
In Law360 Column, Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Explore Limits of Retroactivity in IPR Proceedings
In the latest installment of their monthly Law360 column covering recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm discussed the court’s opinion on retroactivity in...
SMEDs Are Working: What the USPTO’s Updated § 101 Patent Eligibility Guidance Means for Innovators
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s April 30, 2026 memorandum encourages patent applicants to submit separate declarations supporting “subject matter eligibility” (SMEDs) in response to § 101 rejections....
Knobbe Martens Lawyers Analyze Schedule A Litigation Trends in E-Commerce IP Enforcement
In a recent article published in the Association of Business Trial Lawyers Report, Knobbe Martens intellectual property lawyers Jared Bunker, Marko Zoretic, and Oren Rosenberg provide an in-depth analysis of...
Alistair McIntyre and Tom Cowan Explore Latest Section 101 Patent Eligibility Developments in Inventors Digest Article
In their recent Inventors Digest article, Knobbe Martens lawyers Alistair McIntyre and Tom Cowan examine key developments in Section 101 patent eligibility, and offer practical guidance for inventors navigating complex...
USPTO Introduces Pre-Order Papers for Patent Owners in Ex Parte Reexaminations
Key Takeaway: With the decline of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings and the significant increase in ex parte reexamination (EPR) proceedings, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is allowing...
Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Discuss Federal Circuit Decision on Patent Claim Language in Law360 Article
Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explored the Federal Circuit’s opinion on patent claim construction in Netflix Inc. v. DivX LLC in their latest Law360 column on the...
PTAB to Rehear Ex Parte Baurin: Revisiting the Interplay of Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Patent Term Adjustment After Cellect and Allergan
Key Takeaway: The PTO Director’s sua sponte rehearing of Ex parte Baurin raises questions regarding the scope of Allergan v. MSN, Examiners’ role in obviousness-type double patenting rejections, and the...
USPTO Director to Consider U.S. Manufacturing and Small Business Status When Instituting or Denying IPR and PGR Petitions
Key Takeaways Effective immediately, the USPTO will consider whether a patent challenger’s accused products or a patent owner’s products are manufactured in the United States as additional factors in the...
USPTO’s Supplemental Guidance on Design Patents for Computer-Generated Interfaces and Icons
Key Takeaway: The USPTO has revised its design patent guidance to better reflect evolving digital interface technologies, including projections and augmented or virtual reality environments. The updated guidance provides design...
USPTO Joins DOJ in Supporting Permanent Injunctions for NPEs
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doubles down on its current pro-patentee stance by filing a statement of interest in district court, arguing that permanent injunctions should be...
In Law360 Article, Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Explore Role of Expert Testimony in Patent Litigation
In the latest installment of their Law360 series on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray cover the court’s ruling in Barry v. DePuy...
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...
Liars and Vishers and Scams, Oh My! How Brands Can Defend Against Trademark Fraud
Owners of federal trademark registrations have become a popular target for scams. They need to protect themselves from others who try to use information in the trademark registration for their...
Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Highlights Key Appellate Rulings and Patent Litigation Trends
IRVINE, Calif., January 27, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the latest edition of the firm’s Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most...
Knobbe Martens Partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray Analyze Federal Circuit’s “Blaze Marks” Guidance in Law360
In their latest Law360 column on the Federal Circuit’s recent notable rulings, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the court’s decision in Duke University v. Sandoz, a...
In Bloomberg Law Article, Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand Explore Why the ITC Is Poised for a Surge in Patent Cases in 2026
In their recent Bloomberg Law article, Knobbe Martens partners Sheila Swaroop and Jonathan Bachand, Co-Chairs of the firm’s ITC Litigation practice, analyze the forces that could make 2026 an active...
More Patent Cases, Backlogs, and Trump to Keep ITC Busy in 2026
The International Trade Commission will have an active 2026 managing its docket of patent cases due to expanded access for patent owners and operational delays. Two 2025 decisions by the...
