Knobbe News

IRVINE, Calif., September 29, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that the firm and its partners were recognized in the first edition of the Copyright 1000: The World’s...

In a recent World Trademark Review article, Knobbe Martens litigation partner Mark Lezama discussed the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling for OpenAI, GitHub, and and Microsoft in Doe v....

Publication highlights firm’s across-the-board strength in intellectual property law IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that it has been named among Law360’s 2026 California...

Key Takeaway(s): Patent portfolios originally developed for aerospace applications may have relevance to adjacent transportation sectors. Companies developing automotive, rail, maritime, or autonomous vehicle systems should consider relevant aerospace patent...

Key Takeaway(s): First Solar indicated that it will withdraw its Section 337 complaint relating to TOPCon patents in light of a federal action restricting imports of polysilicon and its derivatives,...

Key Takeaway: As AI-drafted invention disclosures become more common, counsel are reading past the polished prose, and thinking harder about privilege, and confidentiality. If invention disclosures sound different lately, look...

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...

Key Takeaway: The Senate has confirmed five new commissioners for the International Trade Commission, giving the agency a full slate of commissioners for the first time in nearly a decade,...

In the latest column in their monthly Law360 series on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the court’s opinion in Wyeth LLC....

In this episode of Knobbe IP+, Knobbe Martens partners Jarom Kesler and Bryan McWhorter discuss the latest developments in AI and patent eligibility. Sharing insights for both fellow IP practitioners and...

Following their discussion on the Supreme Court’s consequential decision in Hikma v. Amarin, Knobbe Martens partners Jeremiah Helm and Carol Pitzel Cruz continue their exploration of the biggest patent cases...

In this episode of IP+ with Knobbe Martens, Jeremiah Helm, Co-Chair of Knobbe Martens’ Appellate Litigation practice, and Carol Pitzel Cruz, Co-Chair of the firm’s Hatch-Waxman Litigation practice, discuss one...

Hosted Payloads and Exceptions to Patent Protection Under the U.S. Space Act Sashank Krothapally Companies relying on the U.S. Space Act for patent protection of inventions in orbit should be...

Improper Venue: A First, But Not Last Ground For Dismissal Ben K. Shiroma & Zachery Rufa A district court may properly dismiss a case under Rule 12(b)(6) after concluding that...

August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) August Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese)   Preliminary Injunction Vacated Due to Claim Construction Errors In Socket Solutions, LLC v. Import Global, LLC, Appeal No. 25-1121,...

Presenting as part of an LSI ’26 panel, Knobbe Martens partners Kregg Koch and Sabing Lee joined fellow panelists to explore the complexities of intellectual property management for commercial-stage technologies in the medtech industry, and the...

As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Rosaleen Chou and Jacob Rosenbaum explore strategies for acquiring, protecting, and enforcing non‑traditional trademarks, including trade dress, color, sound, and other unconventional...

As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partners Jared Bunker and Lynda Zadra‑Symes review the most significant patent, trademark, and copyright decisions of 2025. The presentation covers key developments...