The TTAB Sets the Rules for Pleading Abandonment of a Section 66(a) Registration VENM seeks registration of the mark VENM for dance costumes.  Dragon Bleu opposed registration of VENM’s mark…

Patent Claims on Media Distribution Over Internet Not Patentable In ULTRAMERCIAL, INC. v. HULU, LLC, Appeal No. 2010-1544, the Federal Circuit affirmed a motion to dismiss under Fed. R. Civ….

Knobbemedical.com, a no-cost cooperative portal that provides startup medical device companies access to comprehensive legal and supplementary resources useful for new ventures or product launches, has been commended by The…

In the first Federal Circuit case involving the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (“BPCIA” or “Biosimilars Act”), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed Judge Maxine E….

Partner Salima Merani, Ph.D. was recognized by Diversity & The Bar as “Rainmaker”. Read below for the full story. 15 Rainmakers Share How They Shine | Diversity & The Bar from…

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP partner Salima Merani, Ph.D.  has been featured in the Minority Corporate Counsel Association‘s (MCCA) November/December issue of Diversity & the Bar’s list of 2014…

In a recent lawsuit between a biosimilar applicant and a patent owner, Judge Paul A. Crotty (S.D.N.Y.) relied on Sandoz Inc. v. Amgen Inc., 3:13-cv-02904-MMC (N.D. Cal. Nov. 12, 2013)…

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP litigation partner Joseph Re was profiled in Law360 today in recognition of his selection in the publication’s exclusive “MVP of the Year” awards. Attorneys selected for this honor…

Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP is pleased to announce that longstanding client Applied Medical Resources Corp. has resolved all of its patent litigation with Tyco Healthcare/Covidien, including a jury…

Partner Joseph Re was recognized by Law360 as an “IP MVP”. Read below for the full story. IP MVP: Knobbe Martens’ Joseph Re | Law360 from Knobbe Martens Olson &…