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,...
Ben Shiroma Featured in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner” Series
Knobbe Martens partner Ben Shiroma shared reflections on his path to becoming an IP litigation partner at the firm and his approach to long-term career growth in Am Law’s “How...
Hosted Payloads and Exceptions to Patent Protection Under the U.S. Space Act
Key Takeaways: Companies relying on the U.S. Space Act for patent protection of inventions in orbit should be aware of exceptions to that Act that prevent such protection in certain...