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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that serves a fundamental role in the U.S. intellectual property system by issuing patents and registering trademarks.... more +
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Navigating Changes at the USPTO: Impact of New Government Cost-Reduction Initiatives

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The new presidential Administration’s cost-reduction initiatives, including a hiring freeze and return-to-office mandate for federal employees, are poised to impact the efficiency of the US Patent and Trademark Office...more

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Potential Effects of the Trump Administration’s First Actions on the USPTO

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Two of President Donald Trump’s first actions – an order for federal workers to return to the office and a hiring freeze – stand to affect federal agencies across the board. Although the ultimate results of these actions...more

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Signatories Ask President to Exempt USPTO from Hiring Freeze

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In a letter sent to President Trump earlier this month, a group of twenty companies, organizations, and individuals expressed concern about the effect of the President's January 23, 2017 hiring freeze on the U.S. Patent and...more

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How Does a Freeze in Federal Hiring Affect Patent Examination Timelines?

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The President’s January 23, 2017, executive memorandum implemented a federal hiring freeze. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is one of those agencies affected by the President’s memorandum. While such a hiring...more

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