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Trademark Fee Proposal Comments by EMP&A Focus on Impact on Small Businesses and USPTO IT Expenditures

Erik K Pelton

Last week, Erik provided comments to the USPTO’s Trademark Public Advisory Committee regarding proposed changes (increases) to many trademark fees. Pelton & Associates, PLLC Regarding “Trademark Public Advisory Committee Public Hearing on the Proposed Trademark Fee Schedule” The following are comments provided by Erik M.

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How the American IDEA Act Will Help Small Business

IP Watchdog

business, and many companies—particularly small businesses—can feel overwhelmed at the seemingly insurmountable task of stopping IP theft that occurs overseas. businesses against international IP theft. businesses against international IP theft. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Black Inventors and Entrepreneurs – Past, Present, and Future

U.S. Department of Commerce

Black Inventors and Entrepreneurs – Past, Present, and Future. Minority business growth. Patent and Trademark Office and the International Trade Administration. It is also an opportunity to spotlight some of the many inspiring stories and successes of Black inventors and Black-owned businesses. February 16, 2022.

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USPTO Patent Fees Reduced for Small Businesses

The IP Law Blog

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. For example, they can increase the value of a business, provide an advantage over competitors, and serve as a source of income through licensing. A small entity is defined under 37 CFR § 1.27

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Other Barks and Bites for Friday, February 2: Centripetal Wins $151.5 in Patent Infringement Case; USPTO Report Finds Pro Bono Services Have Donated Nearly $40 Million to Inventors and Small Businesses; Walmart, Google, and Amazon Win at CAFC

IP Watchdog

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) report finds pro bono legal services have amounted to $39.3 million in free legal services for inventors and small businesses; Canada announces plans to retain more IP domestically, and the U.S. This week in Other Barks & Bites: a U.S.

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US Inventor Arguments for Opposing the Pride in Patent Ownership Act Fall Short on the Merits

IP Watchdog

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) when a patent issues and whenever it changes hands so that members of the public have easy access to information about who the true owners of patents are. The legislation would require patent owners to disclose their identity to the U.S.

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Hispanic Inventors and Entrepreneurs Bring New Technologies to Market

U.S. Department of Commerce

Hispanic Inventors and Entrepreneurs Bring New Technologies to Market. Minority business growth. Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration. Dr. Maria Artunduaga is a Colombian-born physician-scientist, inventor, and patent holder. October 11, 2022. KCPullen@doc.gov. Tue, 10/11/2022 - 09:47.

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