The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently announced two new pilot programs available at the early stages of patent prosecution in original applications. The Automated Search Pilot Program allows…
Over the last six months, the convergence of artificial intelligence, gaming, and the metaverse has produced a flood of innovation that is redefining brand engagement and generating a new surge…
On Friday, October 17, the USPTO published a proposed rule that, if implemented, would likely reduce filings of inter partes review patent validity challenges. In addition, USPTO Director John Squires…
State Spotlight: Utah Key Takeaways With companies increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into their workflows, it is important to monitor and adapt to a patchwork of AI disclosure laws across jurisdictions….
In a recent article published in the Orange County Business Journal, partner Sheila Swaroop shares guidance for companies looking to incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools into their work while retaining…
The new Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John Squires, has quickly signaled a shift in how the USPTO will address subject matter eligibility for AI and other…
On October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown, and there are impacts on the IP space. While the USPTO and Federal Circuit remain operational for now, proceedings before the…
In their latest Law360 column on recent notable Federal Circuit decisions, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm offer key takeaways from the court’s ruling in Global Health Solutions LLC v….
In their monthly Law360 column on recent noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Jeremiah Helm and Sean Murray explore the Federal Circuit’s decision in Shockwave Medical v. Cardiovascular Systems. The Federal…
Knobbe Martens partners Irfan Lateef and Ted Cannon co-authored “Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law 2025,” a chapter in the ABA Business and Corporate Law Section’s “Recent Developments in Business…
