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Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

IP Hot Topic: USPTO Doubles Down on Trademark Security – Is Your Email Current?

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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

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CIPO announces end to accelerated trademark examination, upcoming changes to pre-approved terms, and anticipated nine-month wait...

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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

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Beware of Scam Notices Targeting Trademark Applicants

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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

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Filings Up, Pendency Down – USPTO 2024 Year in Review (& Early Thoughts for 2025)

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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Overcoming TM Maintenance Filing Hurdles Amid Pandemic

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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

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As Pandemic Drags On, Trademark Registrants May Face Maintenance Filing Hurdles

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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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Securing Your Trademark in the U.S: Best Practices for Foreign Brand Owners

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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

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United States Patent & Trademark Office Announces Fee Increase For 2021

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has announced that, effective January 2, 2021, it is increasing certain fees it charges to file trademark applications, maintain trademark registrations, petition the...more

Haug Partners LLP

USPTO Issues Guidelines Regarding February 15, 2020, Trademark Rule Changes

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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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New Amendment to Chinese Trademark Law Seeks to Combat “Bad Faith” Filers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 23, 2019, the 10th Session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress in China (NPC) amended the Chinese Trademark Law. The changes are intended to combat the problem of...more

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