Knobbe Martens Announces Arrival of 2026 Fall Associate Class
IRVINE, Calif., September 14, 2026 – Knobbe Martens proudly welcomes 23 talented first-year associates to its offices across the country today, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to developing the next generation...
Permission Granted: D.C. Circuit Preserves Medical Device Repair Access
Key Takeaway(s): Medical device companies should treat copyright as just one part of a layered protection strategy. The DMCA repair exemption preserves meaningful access for qualifying third-party diagnosis, maintenance, and...
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,...