Monthly Minute | Design Patents
It’s finally here. After months of warnings, announcements, and uneasiness about their application, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office implemented a number of trademark-related fee changes in January 2025. These fees...more
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 fees for trademark...more
Significant changes are coming to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Saturday, January 18 with regards to trademark filing fees and procedures. These changes aim to improve the trademark application...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced changes to trademark fees, all of which will take effect on Jan. 18, 2025, except for the fees for international applications filed under the Madrid...more
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has finalized new fees for trademark applications and renewals. These fee increases vary by type of submission, but these changes may impact strategic considerations for trademark...more
Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: USPTO...more
On November 12, USPTO Director Kathi Vidal announced in a post on LinkedIn and a letter to friends and colleagues that she would be stepping down the second week in December. Deputy Director Derrick Brent will take over until...more
On November 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. The fees will take effect January 18, 2025. A full list of the changes, including some discontinued filing options, can be...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued its Final Rule with adjusted filing fees at all stages of patent and trademark application filings through maintenance fees. The fee increases will take effect...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO") has issued its Final Rule adjusting filing fees at all stages of the trademark application and maintenance filing process. The new fees will take effect on January 18,...more
On March 8, the USPTO joined other intellectual property offices in celebrating International Women’s Day with a theme of “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.”...more
The USPTO has published the final rule in the Federal Register establishing fee increases for electronic filings related to Trademark applications and proceedings. The changes, which go into effect on January 2, 2021, are...more