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Suppose you want to register a trademark that identifies a source of goods/services for your business. What if the trademark on the specimen of use has punctuation that is different from the drawing of the trademark in the...more
As part of its ongoing effort to stop scammers from third-party trademark applications and registrations, the USPTO has enhanced security of the Change Address or Representation (CAR) forms by adding authorization...more
On July 16, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced new practices related to trademark examination and the acceptance of recommendations for pre-approved goods and services....more
Scam notices are being sent to those who have filed trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or already own a registered mark. The notices are designed to exploit publicly available...more
In a precedential decision issued June 6, 2025, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) confirmed what has long been suggested in its procedural manual: Appellants in ex parte appeals may not incorporate arguments from...more
Effective July 2, 2025, the USPTO will accept requests for both full and partial replacement of earlier national trademark registrations with international registrations. Previously, the USPTO only permitted trademark holders...more
Pursuant to House Bill 177, Delaware has postponed the effective date of the changes to its trade name registration process until February 2, 2026, to “allow the Department of Revenue to conduct outreach to affected agencies...more
Effective February 2, 2026, significant changes will be implemented in the process of registering fictitious names, trade names, and doing business as names (collectively trade names) in Delaware. These changes are designed...more
Beginning June 2, 2025, Delaware will no longer require companies to file notarized trade names (also known as “doing business as” or “DBA” names) in each county. Instead, companies will need to complete a single online...more
UPDATE as of May 28, 2025: Implementation has been delayed until February 2, 2026. Business entities should still prepare for this coming change. Delaware has overhauled how business entities register and maintain trade...more
On February 7, 2025, Delaware House Bill 40, which amends portions of the Delaware Code dealing with the registration of trade names (DBAs) in Delaware, was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. ...more
Effective June 2, 2025, Delaware is changing its registration process for trade names (also known as “doing-business-as” or “DBA” registrations) pursuant to House Bill No. 401, which was signed on February 7, 2025. House Bill...more
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
With 2024 now in the rearview mirror, it’s a great time to take a look at the past year’s U.S. trademark prosecution and examination numbers – and consider where the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) may be heading...more
Registering a trademark across multiple jurisdictions can be a complex process. Brand owners must strike a balance between maximizing protection across their jurisdictions of interest and managing both risks and costs to...more
Since President Biden issued his Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has been investigating the potential pitfalls of...more
Streamline and accelerate the steps for protecting and managing intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Protecting intellectual property like technological advancements,...more
Our Doing Business in Québec guide provides an overview of the legal framework governing Canadian business operations in the province of Québec. This guide provides up-to-date information about the following topics: •...more
As we near the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, trademark maintenance deadlines in 2021 create new obstacles for registrants. To maintain a federal trademark registration, registrants must periodically file an...more
Despite the black humor that March 2020 has never actually ended, time does keep marching on and presenting new challenges. As we near the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, trademark maintenance deadlines in 2021 create...more
When establishing a business in the U.S., intellectual property issues are a critical part of your business planning. Developing a comprehensive strategy is key in securing your intellectual property and protecting your...more
Patent and trademark offices around the world have not been insulated from the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic. Many offices have directed their employees to transition to telework, and several have extended...more
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has released Trademark Examination Guide 1-20, which goes into effect on February 15. The Exam Guide implements the Office’s final rule, published July 31, 2019, concerning...more
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
Beginning on February 15, 2020, with very few exceptions, submissions before the US trademark office will be required to be filed digitally. Also included in the rule changes and among the most significant change,...more