USPTO Introduces Pre-Order Papers for Patent Owners in Ex Parte Reexaminations
Key Takeaway: With the decline of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings and the significant increase in ex parte reexamination (EPR) proceedings, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is allowing...
AI Is Going Nuclear: How Major Tech Companies Are Pursuing Nuclear Energy—And How Energy Startups Can Avoid Common Collaboration Pitfalls
Key Takeaways: As major technology companies turn to nuclear energy, early-stage nuclear companies may face heightened intellectual property (IP) risks due to asymmetric negotiations. Building and documenting strong background IP—and...
Knobbe Martens Again Named Among Leading Fashion Law Firms by The Fashion Law
IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2026 – Highlighting the firm’s extensive experience in IP protection and enforcement for some of the world’s most well-known fashion brands, Knobbe Martens has once again...