4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: How to Acquire & Enforce Non‑Traditional Marks
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Rosaleen Chou and Jacob Rosenbaum explore strategies for acquiring, protecting, and enforcing non‑traditional trademarks, including trade dress, color, sound, and other unconventional...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: IP in Action: Top 10 Patent, Trademark & Copyright Cases of 2025
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partners Jared Bunker and Lynda Zadra‑Symes review the most significant patent, trademark, and copyright decisions of 2025. The presentation covers key developments...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Multifaceted Discrimination in the Legal Community: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partner Jeff Van Hooser and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis examine the concept of intersectionality and its impact within...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Federal Funding & Legal Landmines: A Guide for In‑House Teams
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Lance D. Smemoe provides a practical overview of the intellectual property risks associated with federal funding and government contracts. Lance discusses how...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: The Equality Machine: AI as an Innovator, Innovation Tool, IP Disruptor, & Public Good
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Professor Orly Lobel explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence as an innovation driver, intellectual property disruptor, and potential public good. Drawing...
Practical Application and Particular Treatment: What the USPTO’s December 4 Memorandum Means for Life Sciences §101 Eligibility
The USPTO’s December 4, 2025 memorandum on Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations (SMEDs) seeks to raise awareness of the “underutilized path” of submitting Rule 132 declarations, referred to as “SMEDs”, for...
Federal Circuit Review | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued...
The Next Era of Aerospace Advancement: AI Optimizing Operations, Safety, and Strategy
AI has become a buzzword synonymous with transformation, revolution, and innovation. Some industries are closer to effectively implementing AI solutions than others, due to the nature of their work and...
PTAB Update | January 2026
Available Now: Federal Circuit Year in Review Report Knobbe Martens’ 2025 Federal Circuit Year in Review report, covering over 50 of the most noteworthy patent-related Federal Circuit decisions issued last...
