Knobbe Martens

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2040 Main Street
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Irvine, CA 92614, United States
Phone: (949) 760-0404
Fax: (949) 760-9502
Areas Of Practice
  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
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Other U.S. Locations
  • California
  • D.C.
  • New York
  • Washington
Number of Attorneys
200+ Attorneys

International Patent Activity and Government Policies in the Aerospace, Defense & Security Industries

Patent activity in the aerospace, defense, and security industries decreased during 2024, Army Technology reports. The story references statistics from GlobalData that the “global aerospace, defense & security industries…more
 /  Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade

How New U.S. Tariffs Could Reshape Patent Litigation in the Medical Device Industry

As the U.S. imposes sweeping new tariffs on over 180 countries and territories—including a baseline 10% rate and steep increases for China (originally 145%, now reduced to 30% for 90 days) and Taiwan (32%, now reduced to 10% for…more
 /  Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade

Department of Defense Releases a New Intellectual Property Guidebook

The Department of Defense (the “DoD”) recently released a new comprehensive guidebook to help navigate intellectual property laws and regulations. The guidebook states: In today’s global military competition, DoD needs to…more
 /  Government Contracting, Intellectual Property, Military Law

Medtech Leaders Speak Out On Impact of Global Tariffs

Some Medtech companies recently addressed the potential impact of global tariffs in their Q1 2025 earnings calls. Johnson & Johnson and Abbott were among the first to speak on the implications of these tariffs and how their…more
 /  Health, International Law & Trade

Fashion’s New Powerhouse: IP Lessons from Prada’s $1.375 Billion Versace Deal

On April 10, 2025, Italian fashion house Prada announced its acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings for $1.375 billion, uniting two of Italy’s most iconic luxury brands. Though financial implications have grabbed headlines,…more
 /  Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions

Federal Circuit Review | April 2025

In Ams-Osram USA Inc. v. Renesas Electronics America, Inc., Appeal No. 22-2185, the Federal Circuit held that under Texas law, a trade secret becomes publicly accessible on the earliest date it could be reverse engineered from…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology

German Sandals Follow the Functional Footsteps of U.S. Cheerleader Uniform Shape

In a recent decision, Germany’s Federal Court of Justice held that Birkenstock’s sandal design was not eligible for copyright protection. The court held that Birkenstock sandals did not display sufficient creativity to be…more
 /  Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade

Space Technology Investment – Go for Launch in 2025?

Investors have recently provided solid funding to the space technology sector, with the trend showing signs of continuing in Q1 2025. The general trend over the last half decade for the number of investments in space technology…more
 /  Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Science, Computers, & Technology

U.S. Tariffs and the Medical Device Industry

As of April 25, 2025, the U.S. has imposed tariffs on over 180 countries and territories. This includes a universal 10% baseline tariff while larger tariffs are in a 90-day “pause” period. The tariffs may impact many industries,…more
 /  Health, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology

The Votes Are In: Highly Descriptive Marks Are Difficult to Protect

HERITAGE ALLIANCE V. AMERICAN POLICY ROUNDTABLE - Before Prost, Taranto, and Stark. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Continuous-use evidence is not necessarily prima facie evidence of acquired distinctiveness…more
 /  Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Elections & Politics, Intellectual Property

Hard to Stomach: Things You Say to Prosecute a Patent Can and Will Be Used Against You

AZURITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. v. ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD. Before Murphy, Moore, and Chen. Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Arguments and amendments made during prosecution of a parent…more
 /  Civil Procedure, Health, Intellectual Property

No Error: The Board Committed No Procedural Error by Relying on Evidence Outside of the Prior Art Reference

SAGE PRODUCTS, LLC v. STEWART [OPINION] - Before Reyna, Cunningham, and Stark. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The Board did not abuse its discretion by relying on…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

Fireball Frenzy: When First Registering a Mark, Genericness of a Mark Is Determined at the Time of Registration

BULLSHINE DISTILLERY LLC v. SAZERAC BRANDS, LLC - Before Moore, Reyna and Taranto. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. In assessing genericness, the TTAB considers how the mark was understood at the time of…more
 /  Administrative Law, Intellectual Property

An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial

Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, doesn’t close…more
 /  Health

U.S. Supreme Court Defers to Agency Decision-Making in FDA’s Denial of Premarket Approval of Flavored E-Cigarette Products

We previously reported a decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), denying the premarketing authorization of several flavored e-cigarette product. On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States…more
 /  Administrative Law, Health
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