Shared Function, Not Shared Structure: Ex parte Chowdhury and the Improper Markush Grouping Rejection
Key Takeaway: A Markush group of structurally dissimilar biomolecules is proper if the specification describes its members as performing the same function within the claimed invention. On August 25, 2026,...
IAM Quotes Sheila Swaroop on the Impact of a Fully Staffed ITC
In a recent IAM article, “Full US ITC bench could bring greater scrutiny and steadier precedent” Sheila Swaroop, co-chair of Knobbe Martens’ International Trade Commission Litigation practice, discussed how a...
Protecting Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations for NASA’s 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
Key Takeaway: NASA’s 2026 NIAC selections demonstrate how early-stage, federally supported research can lay the foundation for future aerospace breakthroughs. As these technologies mature, innovators should consider intellectual property strategies,...