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...
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,...
FDA Approves First mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine, Highlighting Growing Patent Value in mRNA Platforms
Key Takeaway: The FDA’s approval of mFLUSIVA may indicate increased commercial and strategic value of mRNA vaccine patents. On August 5, 2026, Moderna announced that the U.S. Food and Drug...