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Knobbe Martens Knobbe Martens is a highly respected intellectual property law firm, offering legal services in all aspects of intellectual property and technology law.

As a leading intellectual property and technology law firm, clients worldwide rely on Knobbe Martens to safeguard their products, brands, and technologies through strategic counsel and high-impact litigation. The firm’s litigation group handles cases throughout the U.S. and coordinates strategy for disputes worldwide. Founded in California in 1962, the firm has about 300 lawyers and scientists based in offices located in Orange County, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C. Knobbe Martens serves a diverse international client base, from multinational corporations to emerging businesses of all stages. More information about the firm can be found at www.knobbe.com.

We’re proud to participate in TechTainment 2026, the 12th annual Technology, Entertainment and Law Conference in Los Ang...
10/15/2026

We’re proud to participate in TechTainment 2026, the 12th annual Technology, Entertainment and Law Conference in Los Angeles tomorrow.

Knobbe Martens partner Jonathan Hyman will join the panel “Entertainment Law & IP: Recent Developments and Landmark Cases,” discussing the latest developments shaping copyright, trademark, right of publicity and other key areas of entertainment law. Later in the day, associate Zach Rufa will moderate “IP in the AI Era: Legal Trends and New Breakthroughs,” exploring the legal and business questions emerging at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property.

We’re looking forward to a great day of conversation on the evolving technology, entertainment and IP landscape. Register here: https://events.asucollegeoflaw.com/techtainment/

Knobbe Martens is excited to share that the firm has been shortlisted twice at the 2026 Financial Times Innovative Lawye...
10/15/2026

Knobbe Martens is excited to share that the firm has been shortlisted twice at the 2026 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America Awards.

The shortlistings, both in the Science & Technology category, recognize significant litigation victories achieved by the firm over the past year, including:

⭐ Applied Medical v. Medtronic: Secured a $381 million verdict in a landmark antitrust case involving anticompetitive bundling and exclusive dealing in the medical device industry

⭐ Masimo v. Apple: Obtained a $634 million verdict, later increased to $818.5 million with prejudgment interest—one of the largest-ever patent infringement awards in the medical device sector

Winners will be announced December 7 at the awards ceremony in New York City. Read more via the link in the comments.

When can a licensee sue for patent infringement in its own name? In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit clarified the...
10/14/2026

When can a licensee sue for patent infringement in its own name? In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit clarified the answer to that question, holding that a license agreement transferring “all substantial rights” was tantamount to an assignment and allowing the licensee to proceed without joining the patent owner.

In our latest Litigation Blog post, Inzer Ni and Ilja Khavrutskii examine the decision and its implications for patent enforcement and necessary-party requirements.

Read the full blog post via the link in the comments.

Knobbe Martens is looking forward to connecting with law students at these upcoming events across the country! Find more...
10/14/2026

Knobbe Martens is looking forward to connecting with law students at these upcoming events across the country! Find more details about each event on our Events page: www.knobbe.com/events

📍 University of Washington School of Law
October 15 | 3:30–6:00 p.m. PT
Connect with Bryan McWhorter

📍 Los Angeles Networking Reception
October 15 | 6:00–8:30 p.m. PT
Law students with a STEM background are invited to join us for a networking reception.

📍 UCI School of Law
October 16 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. PT
Connect with Harnik Shukla and Geetha Durairaj

📍 University of Texas School of Law
October 19 | 11:50 a.m.–12:50 p.m. CT
Connect with Jessica Achtsam, Christy Lea, Paul Stellman, Lizzy Do, and Alex Martin del Campo
Later that evening, join us for dinner and networking from 5:30–7:30 p.m. CT.

📍 The George Washington University Law School
October 19 | 5:00–7:30 p.m. ET
Connect with Lincoln Essig

📍 University of Illinois College of Law
October 20 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. CT
Connect with Jeremy Carney

We look forward to meeting with students interested in exploring a career in intellectual property law! Can’t attend an event? Sign up here to receive updates on upcoming events: https://www.knobbe.com/careers/law-student-recruiting/

The latest chapter in the TOPCon solar patent dispute highlights how patents can hold strategic value well beyond a comp...
10/13/2026

The latest chapter in the TOPCon solar patent dispute highlights how patents can hold strategic value well beyond a company’s core technology.

In our latest Energy Blog post, Michael Salamy examines First Solar’s decision to withdraw its Section 337 complaint while continuing its federal patent litigation, and what the development means for IP strategy in the energy sector.

Read the full post via the link in the comments.

In a recent IAM article on the latest developments in a trade secrets dispute between software company Zync and automoti...
10/13/2026

In a recent IAM article on the latest developments in a trade secrets dispute between software company Zync and automotive manufacturer BMW, Knobbe Martens’ International Trade Commission (ITC) Litigation Practice Co-Chair Sheila Swaroop commented on how the case could impact future Section 337 investigations before the ITC.

In September, the ITC elected to review the decision of an Administrative Law Judge to terminate the Section 337 investigation between the two companies, citing a forum selection clause in the parties’ contracts. Sheila addressed the ITCs mandate to protect American industries against unfair trade practices and whether forum selection clauses can limit parties’ ability to participate in administrative proceedings.

Read more via the link in the comments.

Today, Knobbe Martens joins with others in our communities to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the histories,...
10/12/2026

Today, Knobbe Martens joins with others in our communities to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day and honor the histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous peoples have long contributed to innovation through generations of knowledge, creativity, and ingenuity. The protection of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage also raises important questions at the intersection of innovation and intellectual property.

Learn more about the relationship between traditional knowledge and intellectual property: https://www.wipo.int/en/web/traditional-knowledge

How can aerospace patents impact the automotive industry?In our latest Aerospace Blog post, Jordan DeOrio examines Honey...
10/12/2026

How can aerospace patents impact the automotive industry?

In our latest Aerospace Blog post, Jordan DeOrio examines Honeywell Aerospace’s patent infringement lawsuits against Lucid and Rivian, which allege that driver-assistance and autonomous-driving features in their vehicles infringe patents covering technologies with applications beyond aerospace.

The cases highlight how intellectual property developed for one industry may have implications for adjacent markets, and why companies developing advanced transportation technologies should monitor patent activity across industries.

Read more via the link in the comments.

Knobbe Martens litigation partner Irfan Lateef shared insights with IAM on the Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Sati...
10/12/2026

Knobbe Martens litigation partner Irfan Lateef shared insights with IAM on the Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Satius Holding v. Samsung Electronics, which invalidated a patent due to lack of enablement because its claims encompassed a scientific impossibility.

Irfan observed that the ruling highlights the importance of carefully evaluating patent claim language during the application process, as even a single word can create challenges in future litigation. Irfan also noted that defendants should closely examine asserted claims for language that could encompass something scientifically impossible.

“Satius provides useful authority for an enablement challenge even when the claim’s meaning is clear,” he added.

Read more via the link in the comments.

In their latest Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah ...
10/09/2026

In their latest Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit decisions, Knobbe Martens partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm discuss VDPP LLC v. Volkswagen Group of America Inc, a case focused on patent marking, a practice that can determine whether a patentee can recover presuit damages for patent infringement litigation.

In the article, Sean and Jeremiah examine the Federal Circuit’s decision, the questions it leaves unanswered, and the implications for the false marking statute, which subjects patentees to potentially substantial damages and penalties for marking a product that is not covered by the patent.

Read the full article via the link in the comments.

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