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What is the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC)?

Erik K Pelton

The following is an edited transcript of my video What is the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC)? The Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC) is a public committee commissioned by the USPTO that helps advise and give feedback on important issues. The post What is the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (TPAC)?

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USPTO 2023 Year in Review: E-Filings and Rulemakings and AI, Oh My!

IP Watchdog

Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO’s) 2023 has been one marked by a push towards further modernization and reduction of environmental impact, while also attempting to increase administrative efficiency.

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On Final Day of PTAB Masters™ 2022, Iancu/Panelists Ponder the Road Ahead for USPTO and PTAB

IP Watchdog

The last day of PTAB Masters™ 2022 featured sessions on dealing with parallel litigation at the International Trade Commission (ITC) and district courts in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings; life sciences and inter partes review (IPR); and the future of the PTAB.

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The Board has no Time to Waste: TTAB Highlights Importance of Correctly Submitting and Categorizing Evidence in Proceedings

LexBlog IP

On September 29, 2023, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB” or the “Board”) issued its 28 th precedential decision of the year, this time focusing on appropriate discovery submissions and procedure. RLP Ventures, LLC v. Panini America, Inc. , 91268816 (TTAB 2023).

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Key Trends in PTAB’s 2021 Orange Book and Biologic Patent Study

JD Supra Law

Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) recently released an updated Orange Book patent/biologic patent study on August 11, 2021. The first study covering these topics was released on March 13, 2018, and the second on July 18, 2019. By: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

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The USPTO Wants More Attorneys Practicing Before the PTAB

LexBlog IP

On October 18, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted two notices on Regulations.gov seeking public input on the requirements to practice before the USPTO and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). 1] Expanding Opportunities To Appear Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, 87 FR 63047. [2]

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Top Trademark Trends of 2020

Erik K Pelton

And trademarks have been along for the ride. While there were not, in my opinion, any major court developments affecting trademark owners, there have been many other events and changes that have impacted the world of trademarks over the past 12 months. The year’s biggest story impacted trademarks in a few different ways.

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