Trademark offices around the world have adjusted their practices in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Many trademark offices extended or suspended deadlines...more
In recent weeks, trademark offices around the world have made announcements and adjustments to their practices in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. ...more
5/4/2020
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As others have previously reported, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has taken the position that the COVID-19 pandemic constitutes an “extraordinary situation” warranting suspension of certain rules relating to...more
Synopsis: Beginning December 21, 2019, trademark owners will face increased proof of use/trademark specimen requirements with respect to trademark applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”)....more