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...
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...
Feb 24, 2020 | Copyright, Intellectual Property, Trademark
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court will be hearing a number of IP cases. These decisions in all likelihood will have a significant impact on application of US copyright, patent, and trademark laws in the future. This summary covers the trademark and copyright...
Nov 8, 2019 | Copyright, Education, Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark
Our partners Erica Dorsey and Terrence McAllister were guest speakers that discussed intellectual property issues for new businesses at the “Badass Women of Fairfield County” breakfast program on IP. The program included discussions on how new businesses can build...
Oct 1, 2019 | Community, News, Patent, Trademark
On September 23, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that the After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 (AFCP 2.0) has been extended through September 30, 2020. AFCP 2.0 is part of the USPTO’s on-going efforts towards compact...