Rare Disease Therapies Gain Momentum With Regulatory Support and Continued Market Growth
The landscape for rare disease treatments appears to be evolving rapidly, thanks to a confluence of regulatory momentum and a booming market forecast. Statements from key federal figures in recent...
AI and Copyright: Navigating the Legal Maze with Liz Rothman
In this episode of Knobbe IP+, Knobbe Martens partner Mark Lezama is joined by attorney and emerging technology advisor Liz Rothman to discuss the complex topic of artificial intelligence and...
Johnson & Johnson Study Shows Promise for the Treatment and Potential Cure of Multiple Myeloma
On June 3, 2025, the Journal of Clinical Oncology published a study funded by Johnson & Johnson, which showed that one-third of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma who were treated...
European Union Votes to Curb China’s Access to Medical Device Market
The European Union has “agreed overwhelmingly” to limit Chinese medical device manufacturers’ access to public procurement contracts in Europe, Bloomberg reports. On Monday June 2, 2025, European Union (EU) countries reportedly voted to ban...
Federal Circuit Review | May 2025
May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Japanese) May Federal Circuit Newsletter (Chinese) Invoking the Hatch-Waxman Safe Harbor Does Not Necessarily Require Factual Development That Such Activities Fall Within its Scope In...
Patent Scorecard – Ranking Patent Portfolios in the Aerospace Industry
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) recently released its 2025 “Patent Scorecard” where it analyzes and ranks companies with large patent portfolios in various industries, including aerospace. The...
Demonstrating a Connection Between the Mark and the Services Claimed in a Trademark Application
The rules regarding specimens (evidence of trademark use)[1] assess whether a trademark applicant is using the mark in a manner that engenders trademark rights.[2] Accordingly, specimens must support the facts...
In Law360 Column, Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Discuss Impact of Federal Circuit Decision on IPR Proceedings
In the latest edition of their Law360 column on noteworthy Federal Circuit rulings, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm examine the recent decision in Sage Products v. Stewart. The Federal...
USPTO Report: Privatizing the Space Economy
A 2025 United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) report highlights significant growth in space technology patents, driven by private innovation and government support. According to the report, space-related goods...
