In the article “Protecting Company Secrets After the FTC’s Noncompete Rule,” published in The Recorder, partners Adam Powell and Daniel Hughes offer practical takeaways for companies who are seeking to…

Partner Mark Lezama set to lead firmwide Diversity Committee while Mitchell Hadley assumes leadership of New York office IRVINE, Calif. and NEW YORK, July 29, 2024 –Knobbe Martens is pleased…

IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2024 – In a decision announced today following a sua sponte review, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Director Kathi Vidal affirmed sanctions against Longhorn Vaccines…

In the Managing IP article “USPTO Provides ‘Roadmap’ for AI Patent Eligibility,” partner Mauricio Uribe offered insight on the US Patent and Trademark Office’s recently issued guidance on AI subject…

IRVINE, CALIF., July 19, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that it has once again been ranked among the top five most diverse midsize law firms in Law360’s annual Diversity…

The Olympics are coming! Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to…

IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2024 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted for “Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year – United States” at the…

Ms. Natland is co-chair of INTA’s Presidential Task Force Focused on “Unlocking IP” for Non-IP Stakeholders In a recent Q&A with the International Trademark Association (INTA), partner Susan Natland offered…

USPTO Publishes Additional Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance – AI Technology On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published the 2024 Guidance Update on Patent…

In the Law360 article “Biggest Patent Rulings of 2024 Midyear Report,” Knobbe Martens litigation practice chair Sheila Swaroop discussed a decision that will affect businesses and IP practitioners appearing before…