Knobbe Martens Announces Six New Partners in Offices Across the Country
New partner class strengthens Knobbe Martens’ position as a leader in IP Law IRVINE, Calif., January 5, 2026 – Knobbe Martens, a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, is...
Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights
Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”), a nonprofit organization that supports student‑athletes in underserved communities, appealed a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) to the Federal Circuit (see...
Identical Inventor Required to Exclude Prior Art
MERCK SERONO S.A. v. HOPEWELL PHARMA VENTURES, INC. Before Hughes, Linn, and Cunningham. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Summary: An earlier reference is available as prior art...