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…

Partner Susan Natland was quoted in, “Judge Invites Amicus Briefing in Mongols Forfeiture Case,” an article published by Daily Journal. Excerpt: A federal judge considering a forfeiture charge against a motorcycle club’s…

Knobbe Martens, one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the United States, is pleased to announce that eleven associates have been promoted to partner effective January 1, 2019. …

Partner Mauricio Uribe was quoted in, “Computer Patents To Get Closer Look With USPTO Guidance,” an article published by Law360.com. Excerpt: The guidance issued Friday was overshadowed by a second memo that day announcing changes to how…

Partner Mauricio Uribe was quoted in, “Skilled in the Art: Section 101 Squeeze Play + Questions Copyright Owners Didn’t Want to Hear,” an article published by Law.com. Excerpt: Well, the PTO has issued its…

Partner Joseph Re was quoted in “Monster Energy Prevails on Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement Claims, Wins Punitive Damages,” an article published by IPWatchdog. Excerpt: Energy drink maker Monster Energy recently…