IRVINE, Calif., February 12, 2026 – Medtronic plc announced it will exercise its option to acquire CathWorks, a privately held medical device company, which aims to transform how coronary artery…
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…
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partner Jeff Van Hoosear and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis examine the concept of intersectionality and its impact within…
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Lance D. Smemoe provides a practical overview of the intellectual property risks associated with federal funding and government contracts. Lance discusses how…
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Professor Orly Lobel explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence as an innovation driver, intellectual property disruptor, and potential public good. Drawing…
In the Law360 article “Skating, Twirling And Juggling IP Risk At The Winter Olympics,” Knobbe Martens partner Jason Champion discussed the complexities of advertising and sponsorship regulations surrounding the 2026…
IRVINE, Calif., February 9, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens obtained a decisive win for medical device manufacturer Applied Medical against Medtronic, Inc. in an antitrust case involving anticompetitive…
In a recent Q&A with Law.com, Knobbe Martens partners Charlene Azema and Greg Phillips offered insights into their careers, backgrounds, and roles as co-chairs of the firm’s Trademark and Brand…
January Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) January Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over…
