IP Implications of NRC’s Proposed New Fast Lane for Licensing Reactor Designs Previously Approved by DOE or DOD
Key Takeaway: The NRC’s proposed streamlined DOE/DOD reactor licensing pathway includes public disclosure obligations that can constitute prior art to later filed patent applications, and that raise potential inventorship issues,...
Proposal for Streamlined U.S. Regulatory Approval for Novel Commercial Space Activities
Key takeaways: The U.S. Office of Space Commerce (“OSC”) has released a proposal for streamlining regulatory approval of novel commercial space activities. The process includes a presumption of approval with...
Knobbe Martens’ Litigation Practice, Partner Brian Horne Named Finalists at The Recorder’s California Legal Awards
Firm named a finalist for Tech Industry Litigation Department of the Year, Mr. Horne among Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year finalists IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2026 – Knobbe Martens...