In the Bloomberg Law article “Growing Denials of PTAB Petitions Demand Sharp Patent Strategies”, Knobbe Martens partner Ted Cannon explored the increase in denials of Patent Trial and Appeal Board…

IRVINE, Calif. June 26, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce IFLR has named partner Salima Merani, Ph.D. as the recipient of the “Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year”…

On June 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) hosted an informational call to share the results of a study on the Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility (DSMER)…

IRVINE, Calif., June 20, 2025 – Knobbe Martens partner Salima Merani, Ph.D., co-chair of the firm’s Medical Device practice, was recently profiled as among The Recorder’s 2025  “Women Leaders in Tech Law,”…

Knobbe Martens partner Stephen Larson was quoted in the IAM article, “Even frivolous FRAND-related antitrust actions risk hurting SEP holders,” regarding the ongoing dispute between Samsung and ZTE Corp. over…

Firm again receives standout rankings in multiple practice areas, including prosecution, trademarks, licensing, and litigation IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm…

May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese)   Invoking the Hatch-Waxman Safe Harbor Does Not Necessarily Require Factual Development That Such Activities Fall Within its Scope In…

Partner Susan Natland repeats as among Top 250 Women in IP IRVINE, Calif., June 10, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that ten of the firm’s partners have…

The rules regarding specimens (evidence of trademark use)[1] assess whether a trademark applicant is using the mark in a manner that engenders trademark rights.[2]  Accordingly, specimens must support the facts…

Firm ranks highly in life sciences, patent litigation, patent prosecution, and trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, recognized for “five-star” client service IRVINE, Calif. & SEATTLE, June 6, 2025 – Knobbe Martens…