The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has introduced new procedures for ex parte reexamination and rolled out AI-based enhancements to its trademark search systems. Patent owners will now have a ...

On January 18, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) implemented significant changes to trademark application filing procedures and fees. The changes will result in higher costs and ...

File a Petition to Make Special using Form PTO/SB/437 in a U.S. application. There is no fee for filing this petition, or for participating in the Expanded CSP. Additionally, the U.S. application must ...

Acknowledging that artificial intelligence is likely being used in the preparation and submission of applications, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is reminding those who interact with the ...

USPTO issues page with advice for victims of Pakistan-based Abtach Ltd Company allegedly operated fraudulent low-cost trademark filing agencies Advice includes filing new applications and contacting ...

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If used correctly, continuation applications can offer a host of benefits within a broad patent portfolio, says Bryce Bailey at Baker McKenzie Practitioners often consider continuation applications to ...