USPTO Joins DOJ in Supporting Permanent Injunctions for NPEs
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doubles down on its current pro-patentee stance by filing a statement of interest in district court, arguing that permanent injunctions should be...
Mark Lezama Quoted in World Trademark Review on ‘Kat Von D’ Copyright Infringement Test
In a recent World Trademark Review article, Knobbe Martens’ Copyright Litigation Co-Chair Mark Lezama discussed the nuances of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ two-step ‘extrinsic-intrinsic’ test for copyright infringement....
Proposed UAH-ASKA Agreement for Drive-And-Fly Aircraft: IP Ownership Issues in Joint Development and Public-Private Partnerships
Key Takeaways: The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and aerospace company ASKA have agreed to explore collaboration on a drive-and-fly aircraft. The proposed joint development exemplifies the need for...