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Knobbe Martens partner Joshua Stowell, co-chair of the firm’s medical device litigation practice, discussed the ways he helps clients manage the complexities of multi-patent lawsuits in the Managing IP article “How Multi-Patent Suits Shape Law Firm Advice”.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gh5bqXRn   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw

Knobbe Martens partner Philip Nelson writes about the potential impact of two pieces of legislation that could affect patent law: the Patent Eligibility Restoration (PERA) Act and the Prevail Act, in the Law360 article “How 2 Proposed Bills Could Transform Patent Law.” Read more and find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/giVzA4n7 #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #PatentLaw

Knobbe Martens is thrilled to support the International Trademark Association (INTA), the largest global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and complementary IP. Ahead of next month’s INTA Leadership Meeting, the firm is especially proud to share that over a dozen Knobbe Martens attorneys are serving on INTA committees to help advance the organization’s mission to foster consumer trust, economic growth, and innovation, and commitment to building a better society through brands. The attorneys serving on INTA committees in the 2024-2025 term include: Charlene A. Azema: Member, Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee Jason Champion: Member, Professional Development Committee and Programming Advisory Council Joseph Gerber: Member, Building Bridges Committee Catherine Holland: Member, Emerging Issues Committee Jonathan Hyman: Member, Legislation and Regulation Committee Lauren Keller Katzenellenbogen: Member, Designs Committee Kate McMorrow: Member, Internet Committee Susan Natland: Member, Academic Committee and Women’s Leadership Initiative; Board of Directors, INTA PAC Jacob Rosenbaum: Member, Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee Marissa M. Rosenbaum: Member, Unreal Campaign Committee Jessica Sganga: Member, Bulletins Committee Julie V.: Member, Famous and Well-Known Marks Committee Rachel Zacuto: Member, Brands & Innovation Committee 

Knobbe Martens partner Michael Fuller will be presenting at the American Conference Institute’s 7th Annual Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence in Boston, MA on December 5.   Mike and co-speaker Charles Kim, Deputy Commissioner for Patents for the USPTO, will be examining the impact and evolving policies of AI on the life sciences in their presentation titled “The Intersection of Life Sciences and AI: Analyzing Life Sciences IP Diligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.   Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gWJQWdT   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #LifeSciences #AI 

We recently welcomed our new fall associate class to Knobbe Martens! Over the coming weeks, we will publish brief Q&As with some of our new associates who will be sharing a bit about their backgrounds, what attracted them to the firm, and what they enjoy doing outside of the office. Today’s Q&A is with Sameer Khan, who is based in our Irvine office. Click below to learn about his career journey from mechanical engineering to intellectual property law. #KnobbeMartens #LifeAtKnobbe #IPLaw

Jonathan Hyman and Jonathan Menkes, co-chairs of Knobbe Martens’ CBD & Legal Cannabis Practice Group, recently shared their perspectives on the latest developments in hemp industry regulations in the HBW Insight article “Capitol Hill Gridlock On Amending Federal Hemp Law Leaves States In Regulatory Driver’s Seat.”   Read more and find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gtV4rY8q   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #legalcannabis

Knobbe Martens was pleased to sponsor the ChIPs Network Global Summit 2024 – one of the nation’s leading gatherings of women in tech, law and policy – in Washington D.C. last week.   Partners Maria V. Stout, Christie Matthaei, and Melanie Seelig attended the conference where Mallun Yen, Founder and CEO of Operator Collective 🔆, interviewed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for an enlightening and inspiring conversation.   Pictured with Maria, Christie, and Melanie are Alice Garber (Chief Counsel of Contracts and IP) of Blue Origin and Rose James (Global Senior Director of IP) of Expedia Group. We were also delighted to be joined at the conference with Christina MacDonald, (Director, Global Business Solutions and Corporate Compliance Legal) at TikTok, Brigette Chaput and Kristi Spicer (both Senior Corporate Counsel of IP) at Amazon, and Becton Dickenson attorneys Rui Jacques, Ph.D., J.D. (Senior Counsel, IP), Joanne Volosky (Senior Manager, IP), and Jeanne P. Lukasavage (Associate General Counsel, IP).   To learn more about the ChIPs Global Summit, visit: https://lnkd.in/g_HTWuiw   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #chipsglobalsummit

Attention law students interested in a career in IP law: Make plans to meet with Knobbe Martens’ attorneys at one of these upcoming events! Columbia Law School: Attorneys Raina Patel and Mitchell Hadley will be hosting an informational table at the 1L Law Firm Diversity Expo on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:30-6:30 pm ET. University of San Diego School of Law: Attorneys Heungsoo Choi and Christy Goudamanis will be hosting an informational table at the 43rd Annual Careers in the Law event on Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm PT. Boston University School of Law: Partner Jonathan Menkes will be hosting a virtual room at the Virtual Networking Event on Monday, November 4 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm ET. Seattle University School of Law: Attorneys Silas Alexander and Savannah Torborg will be hosting an informational table at the 1L Diversity Fellowship Reception on Monday, November 4 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm PT. The University of Texas School of Law: Partners Eric Furman, Paul Stellman, and Jessica Achtsam will be hosting an informational table at the Texas Talks: Private Sector event on Wednesday, November 6 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CT. Santa Clara University School of Law: Attorneys Kyu Min and Tyler Cox will be hosting an informational table at the 26th Annual High Tech Fair on Thursday, November 7 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm PT. To learn more about these and other upcoming recruiting events, visit: https://lnkd.in/gJZitA_T #KnobbeMartens #LawStudents #IPLaw #Recruiting

Congratulations to Knobbe Martens attorneys Joseph Gerber and Morgan Robertson for being included on the 2024 Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars list.   Super Lawyers selections are based on a comprehensive research process that includes both peer recognition and professional achievement. This is Joseph’s fourth year on the list and Morgan’s first year.   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #RisingStars

Attention law students: Knobbe Martens is pleased to accept applications for the firm’s 2025 1L Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Program, open to first-year law students who are demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity in the legal profession. The program includes a paid summer associate position with the firm during the summer of 2025 and a scholarship grant. The application deadline is December 31, 2024. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDDAAME9 #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #LawStudents #Diversity