Battery Recycling Patent Filings Are Surging. So Why Is Patenting the Recycled Material So Difficult?
Key Takeaway: Battery recycling patent applications are surging. However, successfully prosecuting these applications often requires a careful balance between product claims and process claims to capture the true source of...
Law360 Quotes Ben Shiroma on Settlement Language Risks When Addressing Ex Parte Reexaminations
Knobbe Martens litigation partner Ben Shiroma spoke with Law360 for the story, “‘Creative’ Settlement Path For EPRs Shows Wording Risks.” The article focuses on a case, T-Mobile US, Inc. v....
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...