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...
In Law360 Article, Ben Katzenellenbogen and Fatima Kouadio Propose a Clarification to the Functionality Standard in Design Patents
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...
Managing IP Quotes Jarom Kesler On How Patent Examiner Analytics Can Shape USPTO Prosecution Strategy
Knobbe Martens partner Jarom Kesler discussed how U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent examiner statistics can inform patent prosecution strategy in a recent Managing Intellectual Property article. The article...