Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP is honored to be included once again in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, underscoring the firm’s continued excellence and leadership in the legal industry. This year’s rankings highlight the firm’s outstanding performance with Tier 1 recognition in Litigation – Intellectual Property and Patent Law, and Tier 3 recognition in Litigation – Patent.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP is pleased to announce that Danny Begasse has joined the firm as an Associate in the Intellectual Property Practice, where he will focus on U.S. and international patent prosecution and portfolio management.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP proudly announces that several of its esteemed attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2026. This recognition underscores the firm's dedication to excellence and its influential role in the field of intellectual property law.

On July 31, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a significant memorandum signaling a shift in inter partes review (IPR) strategy, namely, the Office will no longer waive the enforcement of 37 C.F.R. § 42.104(b)(4). The new rule requires that petitions must “specify where each element of the claim is found in the prior art patents or printed publications relied upon.”

On July 28, 2025, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Jiaxing Super Lighting Electric Appliance Co. v. CH Lighting Technology Co., Ltd., No. 23-1715, that vacates a nearly $15 million jury award and clarifies two important doctrines in patent law: the on-sale bar and the apportionment requirement in damages analysis.

In a recent decision, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied institution of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings requested by Sandisk Technologies, Inc. and Western Digital Technologies, Inc. against Polaris PowerLED Technologies, LLC. The denial was issued under the Board’s discretionary authority pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 314(a), signaling the continuing relevance of equitable considerations in post-grant proceedings.

As of July 7, 2025, the USPTO has officially raised the cap on its popular Track One prioritized examination program, increasing the annual limit from 15,000 to 20,000 requests per fiscal year. That means more applicants than ever can take advantage of this fast-track option to secure patent protection in record time.

The Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) passed a significant amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (AUCL) of the People’s Republic of China. The amended law, which will take effect on October 15, 2025, represents a continued effort by Chinese authorities to modernize competition rules in response to evolving commercial practices, particularly in the digital and platform economy.