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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 +
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.    less -
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(Podcast) The Briefing - The Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents: What It Means for Your Brand

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You came up with a clever brand name in a foreign language—great! But did you know it might be refused by the USPTO? In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what a doctrine is, how...more

Woods Rogers

Recipients Beware: Trademark Omega Email Marketing Ploy

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Numerous clients are receiving unsolicited emails from a company called Trademark Omega. Future versions may originate from companies with different names. For your protection, we advise you to read the fine print....more

Erise IP

Trademark Turnaround: Strategies for Applicants Facing Shorter USPTO Response Deadline

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In an effort to speed up its slowing trademark registration turnaround times, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has shortened the deadline to respond to initial reviews of applications. Trademark applicants now...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The Prior Registration Puzzle: Overcoming Registration Refusals Based on Intervening Third-Party Marks

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It’s a frustrating situation, to be sure, but fortunately you’re not without options. One of those options is arguing to the Trademark Office that your client’s Anchor Registration should entitle it to registration of its...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Top Twelve Trademark Transfer Tips (For Portfolio Intake, That Is)

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Congratulations!  Your company just acquired a batch of trademarks from a third party.  There are a lot of minutiae to manage, so how do you decide what to do first?  Here are some suggestions for actions you may want to...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Trademark Office Deadlines and Coronavirus-Related Delays (Update #3)

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With all of the business interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many worldwide trademark offices have taken steps to recognize the issues caused by the crisis. The offices in which applicants from the U.S. most...more

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