Feb 11, 2021 | Announcements, Trademark
US Trademark Modernization Act Establishes New Procedures The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) seeks to improve and strengthen the accuracy and integrity of the federal trademark register. The TMA provides new procedures to challenge applications and...
Sep 24, 2020 | Announcements, Copyright, Patent, Trademark
A Final Rule was published on August 3, 2020 in a Federal Register Notice, Setting and Adjusting Patent Fees During Fiscal Year 2020 announcing these changes. There is an approximate 5-10% increase to most fees impacted by the rule. However, increases to issue and...
Sep 16, 2020 | Announcements, Community
OGRP is pleased to announce that Senior Managing Partner Charlie Ruggiero has been appointed to the American Physical Society (APS) Industrial Advisory Board. The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance the knowledge...
Jul 13, 2020 | Announcements, Trademark
In an effort to shorten the trademark application process for trademark owners seeking to rapidly bring COVID-19 medical products and services to market, the USPTO is offering prioritized examination of trademark applications covering COVID-19 medical products and...
Apr 3, 2020 | Announcements, Intellectual Property
OGRP continues to remain fully operational to assist you with upcoming deadlines, with our attorneys and staff working offsite via our robust cloud based docketing and remote access systems. As part of these ongoing efforts, OGRP is advising our clients that the USPTO...
Mar 25, 2020 | Announcements, Intellectual Property
Dear Colleagues and Friends, We send our thoughts and best wishes to you, your families, colleagues and friends during these unprecedented times. In view of the unforeseen circumstances due to COVID-19, we are concerned that there may be interruptions in the delivery...
