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. Many filers will likely change their practices based on the new higher fees. AFCP 2.0).

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 16, 2021

I was waiting for the USPTO to post the full slide deck, but that hasn’t happened yet and I wanted to share these very important data points and slides. TLDR: All of the following are rising considerably : Applications, revenues, examination pendency, USPTO employment, scams and bad faith actors. TPAC met last Friday.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 26, 2024

The USPTO is proposing to increase many trademark fees in Fiscal Year 2025. The proposal is set forth in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to be published today (pdf here ). trademark system. trademark system. We considered and analyzed all comments and feedback to create this proposal.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 27, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently announced a proposal to introduce certain new fees and increase some existing fees relating to trademark filings. USPTO intends to increase that fee to $350 per Class.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 28, 2023

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed a significant increase in patent fees, including the implementation of entirely new fees and revamped fee structures. The USPTO has indicated that the fee proposal is expected to be implemented around January 2025.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 28, 2020

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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JD Supra Law

JUNE 22, 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. The USPTO anticipates that the fee changes would be implemented in November 2024 following a public comment period. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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JD Supra Law

MAY 17, 2023

The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO or PTO) recently announced proposed changes to certain fees it charges with respect to patent applications, design patents, and America Invents Act (AIA) trials.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 11, 2022

In our continuing effort to combat trademark scams and raise awareness of this important issue, we have recently submitted comments to the FTC. “The Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address certain deceptive or unfair acts or practices of impersonation. Introduction.

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The IP Law Blog

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 30, 2023

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has reduced the patent fees for small businesses and certain other applicants. This fee reduction is part of an effort to reduce financial burdens and resulting barriers that discourage or prevent these entities from participating in the patent system.

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Patently-O

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Although there has been steady progress in hiring women attorneys at junior levels, there have not been similar increases in partner retention in the past thirty years. Not only are women’s names disproportionately concealed from the public record, but also the credit gap increases as attorneys continue to practice.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 30, 2023

12: TTAB Hands Win to MLBPA and Aaron Judge In Opposition to Judicial-Themed Trademarks for Clothing TTAB Reverses Two Refusals of BEAUTY POPS for Cosmetic Kits: Likelihood of Confusion and Mere Descriptiveness TTABlog Test: Is "FREEDOM X" Confusable With "OXLIFE FREEDOM" For Related Medical Products? [No] Guess What Famous Mark?

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Patently-O

AUGUST 4, 2021

Notably, their application has been denied by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), and the European Patent Office (EPO). The grounds for rejection have included a mix of procedural formalities, formal legal requirements, and theoretical objections.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 28, 2020

A few weeks ago, the USPTO published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to adjust fees for trademark filings. The proposed adjustments include many fee increases, as well as some new fees. Last fall, I spoke and wrote about the preliminary proposal. Yet they will be the most impacted.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 21, 2022

On March 24, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Pro Bono Program had officially launched. is excited to work with both the USPTO and the Association in their efforts toward creating a more equitable patent system. Program Overview.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In order to utilize The Registry, the brand owner must have a federally-registered trademark that appears on products or packaging. The Registry requires verification of the rights by the brand owner listed with the USPTO on the registration in order to create the account. Signature Constr., 3d 879, 882 (7th Cir. 7] 17 U.S.C. §

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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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Corsearch

AUGUST 30, 2023

We’ve put together a comprehensive glossary of trademark terms for both seasoned practitioners and those that are new to the field. Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role. See registration fee.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently published a request for comments addressing a variety of topics related to generic drug and biosimilar competition. Senators sent a letter to the USPTO to consider changes to its regulations and practices to address “patent thickets.” Relatedly, on June 8, 2022, six U.S.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Top Trademark Trends of 2023. 2023 might be considered the busiest year in the world of trademark developments in a long time. The Supreme Court heard a trademark case involving a trademark application for the phrase “Trump too small”, that it has not yet ruled on.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Post-Grant Legislative Proposals. In calendar year (CY) 2021, the total number of post-grant petitions in the biopharma space, which we define as petitions involving United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Technology Center 1600 patents, was 100, which accounted for ~7% of all petitions filed. See United States v.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 4, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video Trademark Stories to Watch in 2024. The first big story I’m watching is USPTO fee changes and increases. The USPTO will be issuing a proposed rulemaking in the next few months, which will turn into a final rule that will lead to new fees.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JANUARY 11, 2022

Alvotech has also announced results from a randomized study in patients that demonstrate bioequivalence of repeated switches between administration of Humira ® (adalimumab) and Alvotech’s high-concentration proposed biosimilar, AVT02, to administration of Humira ® without switching. Proposed Biosimilar. September 2015. FDA Status.

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