Key Takeaways Effective immediately, the USPTO will consider whether a patent challenger’s accused products or a patent owner’s products are manufactured in the United States as additional factors in the…
Key Takeaway: The USPTO has revised its design patent guidance to better reflect evolving digital interface technologies, including projections and augmented or virtual reality environments. The updated guidance provides design…
In the Law360 article “Manufacturing Factor Adds More New Twists to AIA Cases,” Knobbe Martens partner Sheila Swaroop weighed in on the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office’s latest memo regarding…
IRVINE, Calif., March 16, 2026 – A team from Knobbe Martens secured a complete defensive victory for Edwards Lifesciences in a patent dispute with Aortic Innovations involving Edwards’ lifesaving transcatheter…
Challenged Director-To-PTAB Instructions Did Not Require Notice-And-Comment Rulemaking Ari Feinstein & Jacob S. Etling Challenged instructions that the PTO’s Director gave to the PTAB regarding discretionary denial of inter partes…
Key Takeaway: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office doubles down on its current pro-patentee stance by filing a statement of interest in district court, arguing that permanent injunctions should be…
In the Bloomberg Law article “Quince Antitrust Row Over Ugg IP Suits Must Navigate Free Speech,” Knobbe Martens antitrust partner Stephen Larson offered insights on how brands’ IP enforcement strategies…
IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2026 – Highlighting its strength in the life sciences industry, Knobbe Martens is pleased to share that the firm is shortlisted in multiple categories for the…
In the Law360 article “Squires And Stewart’s Trademark Office, By The Numbers,” Knobbe Martens’ Trademark and Brand Protection Co-Chair Charlene Azema shared her perspective on recent initiatives at the U.S….
The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy T. Tyler Golian & Vlad Teplitskiy AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are…
