Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The USPTO will put into effect on January 2, 2021 what is quite likely the largest trademark fee increase in US history. For my past public comments on these, please see earlier posts here: Public comments submitted by EMP&A regarding USPTO’s proposed trademark fee increases (Aug. USPTO Fees Set to Increase in January 2021.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This year – despite the cliché – has been unprecedented in many ways; it featured the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns, quarantines, masks, and social distancing, as well as protests in the street, a presidential election, economic volatility, and much more. New USPTO Commissioner of Trademarks. By Erik Pelton®. trademark registrations!

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Applicants and registrants now have new tools at their disposal to clear the federal register of unused trademarks and the USPTO can move applications through the registration process more efficiently. A: $400 USPTO fee per challenged class. These regulations impact all aspects of trademark strategy in the U.S.,

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The IPKat

JANUARY 9, 2022

Back in October, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property (“IP”), Information, and Privacy Law organized and virtually hosted its International IP Practice Seminar. Each speaker brought unique national and international perspectives across industries, technologies, and IP subject matter to the discussion.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 21, 2023

On May 8, 2023, the USPTO announced its preliminary proposal to adjust its schedule of trademark fees, which was last modified January 2, 2021. [i] ii] The USPTO anticipates that the fee changes would be implemented in November 2024 following a public comment period.

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IP Intelligence

MAY 27, 2021

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of proposed rule-making [1] to implement provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA), which Congress passed in December 2020. [2] 2] The public has until July 19, 2021, to comment on the proposed rule-making before implementation.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 19, 2021

223 codifies the process by which third parties may submit evidence relevant to the examination of a trademark application, which appears to broaden the grounds for which third parties may submit a Letter of Protest. The Trademark Modernization Act. Third-Party Submission of Evidence in Trademark Examination. Flexible Response Times.

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