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To be complete, a patent application must include a specification containing a written description of the invention... To be complete, a patent application must include a specification containing a written description of the invention. Essentially, inventors must be able to adequately state what it is that they invented. While inventors are understandably leery of disclosing […]

Many trademarks are not approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the first time around... Many trademarks are not approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) the first time around. The good news for trademark registration applicants is that rejections can be reversed. Common Reason for Trademark Rejection Trademark applications can […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is using federal trademark registration to combat the growing number of scams targeting its users. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is using federal trademark registration to combat the growing number of scams targeting its users. While it is certainly ironic that the USPTO is seeking to […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently acknowledged that it is facing a surge in trademark filings... The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently acknowledged that it is facing a surge in trademark filings. More importantly, the USPTO is struggling to keep up, leading to longer response times for many trademark owners and […]

The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) is now law... The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) is now law. The legislation, which makes several significant changes to U.S. trademark law, was incorporated into the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 that was signed into law on December 27, 2020.  Of particular importance, the TMA establishes a uniform standard for […]

As of January 2, 2021, trademark fees have officially increased… Trademark fees have increased, effective January 2, 2021. This is the first time that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased fees in nearly three years. According to the USPTO, the higher fees will enable it to “continue to enhance the quality of […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering new guidance on how it plans to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in USPTO v. Booking.com. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering new guidance on how it plans to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in USPTO v. Booking.com. In […]

Widespread access to a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is the key to getting back to normal, according to health experts… Widespread access to a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is the key to getting back to normal, according to health experts. However, some are questioning whether patent rights could serve as a “barrier” to […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased most of its patent fees, with the changes taking effect on October 2, 2020. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has increased most of its patent fees, with the changes taking effect on October 2, 2020. The fees have increased between 4 percent and 25 […]

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a warning to trademark owners about an ongoing email scam involving correspondence that purports to be from the USPTO... The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a warning to trademark owners about an ongoing email scam involving correspondence that purports to be from the […]

The USPTO’s latest program, the “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program,” seeks to speed up the resolution of ex parte appeals.  The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues to roll out new pilot programs. Its latest, the “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program,” seeks to speed up the resolution of ex parte appeals.  The Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program […]

The USPTO recently announced a new COVID-19 prioritized examination program for certain trademark and service mark applications… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced a new COVID-19 prioritized examination program for certain trademark and service mark applications. It is available for products that are subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval […]