Once again, Knobbe Martens attorneys have been named “JD Supra Top Authors” in the publisher’s annual “Readers’ Choice Awards.” Partners Paul Stewart and Agnes Juang are among just 228 authors recognized for their visibility and thought leadership out of more than 50,000 who published articles on the JD Supra platform last year.
The firm is pleased to recognize three partners who are included in the 2019 San Diego “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” list. Litigation Partner Joseph Reisman, Ph.D. was recognized on…
Partner Jonathan Hyman was quoted in “NBA-Coogi Spat May Give Sweater Pattern Coke Bottle Protection,” an article published by Bloomberg Law. Excerpt: In taking on the NBA, Nike Inc. and others, Coogi…
Partner Jonathan Hyman was quoted in “Why It’s Rarely Easy to Prove Joke Theft in the Real World,” an article published by Variety. Excerpt: “The Conan case will be a bellwether of…
On Monday, March 4, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held in a unanimous decision that, under § 411(a) of the Copyright Act, a claimant may not bring suit for copyright infringement until the Copyright Office has either granted or refused the copyright claimant’s application for registration. Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC. The Court’s decision affirmed the dismissal of a copyright suit on the grounds that the plaintiff did not comply with § 411(a) prior to filing the suit.
Knobbe Martens is pleased to share the news that the firm will be honored as a “Community Partner” at the upcoming Irvine Valley College (IVC) Foundation Awards Dinner. The award,…
For the ninth consecutive year, Knobbe Martens has been ranked as one of the top trademark law firms in the nation by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the “WTR 1000” guide.
The firm is pleased to recognize eighteen attorneys who are included in the 2019 Southern California “Super Lawyers” list. The attorneys selected for this prestigious recognition are among the top five percent of attorneys in a region and are vetted through a rigorous process that includes peer nominations, third-party validations, and independent research of the candidates’ professional accomplishments.
On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held in a unanimous decision that, even where the details of the invention are kept confidential, a commercial sale may place the invention “on sale” under the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”). Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Partner Susan Natland was quoted in, “Mongols Convicted of Racketeering, but Trial Isn’t Over,” an article published by Courthouse News Service. Excerpt: Susan M. Natland, a partner with Knobbe Martens and former…
