Ben Shiroma Featured in Am Law’s “How I Made Partner” Series
Knobbe Martens partner Ben Shiroma shared reflections on his path to becoming an IP litigation partner at the firm and his approach to long-term career growth in Am Law’s “How...
Knobbe Martens, Partner Christy Lea Honored at 2026 LMG Life Sciences Awards
Ms. Lea honored as “Patent Litigator of the Year”, firm takes home Impact Case honor IRVINE, Calif., September 11, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm...
Shared Function, Not Shared Structure: Ex parte Chowdhury and the Improper Markush Grouping Rejection
Key Takeaway: A Markush group of structurally dissimilar biomolecules is proper if the specification describes its members as performing the same function within the claimed invention. On August 25, 2026,...