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USPTO Raises Annual Cap on Prioritized Patent Examination Requests

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has finalized a rule increasing the annual limit on accepted requests for prioritized patent examination from 15,000 to 20,000, effective with fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). This...more

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USPTO Discontinuing the Accelerated Examination Program for Utility Applications

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On 10 June 2025, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a Final Rule announcing the discontinuation of the Accelerated Examination program for utility applications beginning 10 July 2025. The change affects the...more

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Avoid Pitfalls in Declaration of Use Filings: Domicile Address Requirements and U.S. Counsel Rule

Owners of U.S. trademark registrations issued in 2018 or 2019 will be facing an initial maintenance filing deadline this year (either a Section 8 or Section 71 Declaration of Use), and will need to take note of a new rule...more

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USPTO's guidelines for electronic filing: applicant/ registrant/party email addresses required

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Of particular interest, to receive a filing date after February 15, 2020, all new applications must include an email address for each applicant, even if represented by an attorney.  In addition, all applicants, registrants,...more

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