The 13th edition of the Nice Classification (NCL 13-2026) became effective on January 1, 2026, and has been incorporated into U.S. examination practice through updates to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO)...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently implemented significant changes to the availability of expedited prosecution for design patent applications...more
New fees affecting trademarks and patents have taken effect at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The new fee structures will dramatically influence trademark and patent filings. Applicants need to rethink...more
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