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Knobbe Martens is very pleased to share that the firm took home multiple honors at the 2024 LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards yesterday in New York. The firm was named Intellectual Property Boutique Firm of the Year, and partner Bill Zimmerman was named “Hatch-Waxman Litigator of the Year – Generic”. Additionally, the firm’s work on a precedential case for Spectrum Solutions LLC, led by partner Ali Razai, was honored as an “Impact Case of the Year”. Commenting on the recognitions, managing partner Steven Nataupsky said, “Knobbe Martens has long been recognized as a premier IP firm in the life sciences space, and we are thrilled with these awards. We are proud to work with many of the most innovative companies in the life sciences industry, and the exceptional talent and skill we bring to our work is reflected in these honors.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwaFiE-W #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #LMGLifeSciencesAwards

“Senate Seeks to Reduce Biosimilar Prices by 'Pruning' 'Patent Thickets'.” Read our latest Life Sciences Blog post by Susan Janicki, Ph.D. and Eric Furman, Ph.D. here: https://lnkd.in/gPQZgYcr   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #LifeSciences #Biotechnology

“Allergan v. MSN Laboratories: Federal Circuit Places Limits on Obviousness-Type Double Patenting.” Read our latest Life Sciences Blog post by Brianne Kingery and Michael Fuller here: https://lnkd.in/grDc9-WT   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #LifeSciences #Biotechnology

Knobbe Martens is proud to sponsor the ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel's upcoming San Diego Bay Cruise on September 19. Join us for beautiful views, food & drink, and networking.   RSVP is required. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gKEDd9R8   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #ACC

Join Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe for a roundtable breakfast and networking opportunity with the Austin Technology Council on Tuesday, September 17 from 8:30 - 10 a.m. CT. Mauricio will give an informative presentation on IP valuation in the context of due diligence, venture capital investment, IPOs, and more. The discussion will cover the three most common IP valuation economic models and how to drive increased IP valuation.   Registration is required for this in-person event. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gV9Z5y85

“Relying on Irrelevant Factors to Award Attorneys’ Fees Is a Red Flag.” Read our latest Litigation Blog post by Anna Hankal and Nathan Reeves here: https://lnkd.in/guEQ7JTq   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #Litigation

Knobbe Martens is proud to sponsor the International Bar Association’s (IBA) Annual Conference in Mexico City from September 15-20.    On Monday, September 16, partner Lynda Zadra-Symes will co-moderate a round table discussion, "Navigating Free Expression, Responsibility, and Cultural Sensitivity in Social Media and Technology," as part of the “Hot topics in intellectual property, communications and technology law” session. This panel will explore the dynamics of free speech, cultural sensitivity and platform responsibility, and the role of technologies like generative AI in content moderation.   The firm will be sponsoring an IP/Tech session dinner on Wednesday, September 18, and Lynda will chair a meeting for all the Regional Fora committees on Thursday morning.   For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/eHhxKSdv   #KnobbeMartens #Knobbe #IPLaw #IBAMexico

  “Are Literal Infringement and the Doctrine of Equivalents the Same Issue?” Read our latest Litigation Blog post by Harper Beasley and Daniel Kiang here: https://lnkd.in/g2kuRG7S   #KnobbeMartens #IPLaw #Litigation 

Knobbe Martens is excited to share that our partner Christy Lea is among the slate of candidates running for election to the Orange County Bar Association - CA Board of Directors.    As a firm founded in Orange County over 60 years ago, Knobbe Martens has a rich history of supporting the OCBA and its mission, and Christy’s dedication to service and deep commitment to the Orange County legal community make her an ideal candidate to continue that tradition.   Knobbe Martens is proud to support Christy in her efforts, and we welcome support from others throughout the Orange County community as well. Voting for the Board of Directors opened today, and OCBA members in good standing may login and cast their votes between now and September 23 via the link below.   https://lnkd.in/dAQ8FxNJ

Knobbe Martens litigation partner Mark Lezama was quoted in the Bloomberg Law story, “OpenAI Pushes Prompt-Hacking Defense to Deflect Copyright Claims”.  Mark commented on OpenAI Inc.’s allegations of “prompt hacking” in its defense against copyright claims brought by artists and publishers, and how the approach could be geared more towards a trial strategy rather than disputing the legal merits of the copyright claims. Learn more and read Mark’s comments here: https://lnkd.in/gcXjkmj4 #KnobbeMartens #Knobbe #IPLaw #Copyright #Bloomberg