In Law360 Article, Ben Katzenellenbogen and Fatima Kouadio Propose a Clarification to the Functionality Standard in Design Patents
In a Law360 Expert Analysis piece, Knobbe Martens partner Ben Katzenellenbogen and associate Fatima Kouadio examine the uncertainty surrounding functionality in design patent cases, prompted by the Federal Circuit’s splintered...
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...
Knobbe Martens Named a California Powerhouse by Law360
Publication highlights firm’s across-the-board strength in intellectual property law IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2026 – Knobbe Martens is proud to announce that it has been named among Law360’s 2026 California...