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. Application and Application-Related Fees.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Trademark reexamination: A new way of attacking registrations Back in the old days, you had to file a TTAB cancellation in order to cancel a trademark registration for lack of use. What if you simply wanted to cancel a trademark registration based on nonuse without going through all the expense and effort of litigation?

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Why Amazon Sellers Should Care Amazon Brand Registry In order to ensure a smoother application process for Amazon Brand Registry, the most important thing to do is to derisk your trademark application with the USPTO. Need a registered trademark to maximize full benefits of Amazon Brand Registry?

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Interestingly, Apple first filed the trademark for Dynamic Island with the Jamaican Intellectual Property Office (“JIPO”) back in July before filing it in the U.S. This filing acted as a placeholder for Dynamic Island’s trademark until Apple eventually filed an application with the USPTO for the feature.

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Patently-O

APRIL 3, 2024

by Dennis Crouch The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently proposed a new fee structure for fiscal year 2025 , which includes significant increases in various patent fees. is the introduction of new fees for continuation applications. One of the most striking changes in the proposed fee structure.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The following is an edited transcript of my video, TEAS PLUS Trademark Application vs TEAS STANDARD. One question that comes up a lot when people go to file a trademark application at the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) is TEAS PLUS versus TEAS STANDARD application forms.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. An applicant is required to address all these objections and rejections in one response.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 31, 2022

How do you file foreign patents cost-effectively? It’s no secret that obtaining foreign patent protection is highly expensive. Most clients are under a limited budget, seeking to stretch their money as much as possible to seek smarter patent protection. Is there a smarter strategy to file foreign patents?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

What makes the cost of patent litigation so high? What would you think if I told you that the average patent litigation cost exceeds well over $1 million ? To put it another way, how would you feel knowing that one million dollars might not get you halfway through a patent lawsuit?

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Patent Trademark Blog

JUNE 2, 2022

What is the status of the China utility model process? For US filers seeking patent protection in China, the utility model is an attractive alternative to filing regular utility patent applications. Understandably, companies seek cost-effective ways to gain utility patent protection without spending so much.

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SpicyIP

MAY 3, 2023

Image from here Readers may remember the recent guest post that highlighted the Trademark Registry’s notices deeming 98000 and 82000 trademark applications as abandoned. The Controller General Of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks & Anr. ( Via order dt. Views expressed here are those of the author’s.

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TraskBritt Intellectual Property

MAY 27, 2021

The cost savings of filing a provisional patent application without consulting a professional are certainly tempting. However, such a strategy may ultimately cost more in the long run, including possibly costing valuable patent protection. What is a Provisional Patent Application?

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SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

Highlights of the Week Hot-Tubbing in Indian IP Litigation: Delhi High Court Issues Directives in High-Stakes Patent Infringement Case Image from [link] here Recently, the DHC issued directives regarding expert evidence in the Perjeta patent litigation. The Patent Act: Catch 22 Does the Patent Act prevail over the Competition Act?

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Larson & Larson

MARCH 23, 2023

Patent applications are critical to innovation and intellectual property protection, yet they can often be expensive, complex, and time-consuming to process. Fortunately, there is an increasingly popular alternative: the Design Patent Rocket Docket. The post How can I use design patent rocket docket?

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response Pilot Program (the “DSMER Program”). Currently, the USPTO applies a “compact prosecution approach” in examining patent applications. An applicant is required to address all these objections and rejections in one response.

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IPilogue

MAY 31, 2022

Google’s contribution to the US patent system. Healthy patent systems can sometimes be described as a way to incentivize creative inventions, encourage building on existing ideas, and avoid frivolous litigation. Concern with the US patent system. Google also helped discover the License on Transfer Network. Source: RPX.

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Patent Trademark Blog

APRIL 20, 2022

What is the #1 factor in filing a trademark application? For many businesses thinking of registering a trademark, cost is the biggest factor. It is often the first and only question asked of our trademark filing services. Trademark filings have become commoditized.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

From Idea to Invention The patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Below is helpful information about patenting an invention.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

IP filing has been increasing day by day with more industries getting more aware of its importance. If we see the trends of filing of patents , we will notice that more than 28000 applications were filed of which around 15000 patents were being granted as per the data available.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Individuals and companies in the process of patenting an invention must conduct a thorough patent search. A comprehensive patent search involves reviewing related patents and publications to ensure the new invention meets patent eligibility requirements.

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Texas Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Individuals and companies in the process of patenting an invention must conduct a thorough patent search. A comprehensive patent search involves reviewing related patents and publications to ensure the new invention meets patent eligibility requirements.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Understanding the Difference Between Actual Use (1(a)) and Intent to Use (1(b)) Trademark Applications by Kennington Groff What is the difference between a Section 1(a) actual use application and a Section 1(b) intent to use trademark registration application? Is one application better than the other?

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 2, 2022

In 2022, the cost to file and trademark a name at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is $250 per International Class of goods and/or services. However, if a custom description is necessary, the cost to trademark a name is $350 per Class. Future Trademark Filing Fees.

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Garrigues Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

As from January 14, the Spanish Patents and Trademarks Office (SPTO) will, for the first time, assume the task of determining whether a trademark is invalid or must be revoked. As a result, it will only be possible to submit claims at the commercial courts, in the form of a counterclaim, in trademark infringement proceedings.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

This is where trademarks play a role. Unlike patents, the role of a trademark is not to signify something new, but rather to indicate the source of the product or service. Trademarks can last indefinitely. Unlike patents, trademarks do not necessarily need to be registered in order to be protectable.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Is Travis Kelce’s newfound status as Taylor Swift’s boyfriend enough to meet the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) “acquired distinctiveness” standard? Rumor has it that Swift advised Travis Kelce to file trademark applications to protect his name in addition to other phrases.

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SpicyIP

JULY 13, 2023

Image from here Issues related to patent quality are pressing and worrying, even a standard measure of monitoring patent quality has been difficult. Of late, even in the EU, there has been an increased focus on the quality of patents in response to the rise of business models centered around patent litigation.

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IP Tech Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

To evaluate the capabilities of Generative AI, we selected the USPTO’s recent announcement about grants of digital patents as a topic, and compared a blog that we prepared and a blog that Generative AI (here, Google Bard) prepared. A sample of this new eGrant patent is available here. 35 U.S.C. § 35 U.S.C. §

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Patently-O

APRIL 30, 2024

by Dennis Crouch This article explores the impact of Generative AI on prior art and potential revisions to patent examination standards to address the rising tidal wave of AI-generated, often speculative, disclosures that could undermine the patent system’s integrity. See my 2014 post. 102, and are presumed to be enabling.

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IP Intelligence

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. See Report at 3.

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Patent Trademark Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2021

What is the average wait time for an examiner to begin review your utility patent application? Experienced utility patent filers know something that might be a shock to first time applicants. The utility patent wait time for a first review of your application can be unbearably long.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 4, 2024

Controller Gen of Patents: The DHC’s Dilemma of Identifying the Method of Treatment under Section 3(i) of the Patent Act In the context of Section 3(i), the DHC recently clarified that a ‘method of treatment’ is distinct from a ‘method of producing a substance’ that can later be used in the treatment.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 13, 2023

Introduction The Controller General Of Patents Designs & Trade Marks is chief official responsible for facilitating the patent system in India. In light of these facts, the Hon’ble judge made the following observations: There is no ambiguity in the wordings of Section 36E of the trademark act, 1999.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Knowing this, a friend recently directed me to a podcast from a well-known marketing guru who was giving advice about intellectual property, and patents in particular, during one of his episodes. Patent and Trademark Office gave away process patents like candy. In reality, what is patentable is set out by statute.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a precedential Final Order for Sanctions against Chinese practitioner and law firm Yusha Zhang and Shenzhen Huanyee Intellectual Property Co., for filing more than 15,000 applications and other submissions that were deemed fraudulent. 10, 2021, the U.S. ” See Report at 3.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 30, 2023

Since the absorbent patch is a very technical product, Theresa wisely thought it best to apply for patent protection which covers the key ways in which it works. A patent is an exclusive right granted for an invention. This process is not quick and can take several years before you receive a granted patent.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 16, 2023

Essential Benefits of Trademark Registration – Part 1 Imagine you’ve been using your business name, logo, or slogan for several years, building a good base of local customers. You make moves to expand your market, and suddenly you get a cease-and-desist letter from another business that has better rights to the trademark.

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