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Recently, high level policy changes with intellectual property (IP) have been taking place on a wide scale. When considering intellectual property protection, it is important to understand the different types of intellectual...more
While it has been almost two years since the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) changed its Rules of Practice to require representation by U.S. counsel, foreign applicants continue to file trademark...more
When establishing a business in the U.S., intellectual property issues are a critical part of your business planning. Developing a comprehensive strategy is key in securing your intellectual property and protecting your...more
The value of a brand is becoming increasingly important in today’s economy. With the massive growth of the internet, businesses can project their image worldwide with ease. Further, competitors are no longer just local. ...more
Last summer, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) approved a controversial rule regarding email addresses. In the past, when an applicant was represented by counsel, the attorney would provide an email address to be...more
As of early August, all Irish and Northern Irish persons and entities (whose permanent legal residence or principal place of business is outside the U.S.) are required to be represented by a licensed U.S. attorney in good...more
In a significant shift from long-standing procedures, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently revised its rules to require that all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants and parties to trademark...more
A new USPTO rule recently came into effect that impacts foreign applicants, registrants, and parties to proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”). The new rule requires all foreign applicants,...more
Earlier this month, the United States Patent & Trademark Office’s (USPTO) finalized and announced a rule requiring foreign trademark applicants to be represented by a United States licensed attorney when applying for a US...more
Effective on August 3, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will require foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings to be...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) explains that- “A trademark is a brand name. A trademark or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used...more
On Aug. 3, a new regulation promulgated by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will take effect and require all trademark applicants, registrants and parties to trademark proceedings that are domiciled outside the...more
Earlier in July 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a final rule amending the Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases, the Rules of Practice in Filings Pursuant to the Protocol Relating to the...more
On July 2, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published a final rule in the Federal Register requiring all non-U.S. individuals and businesses seeking a trademark registration be represented by a U.S....more
While it always has been advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced trademark attorney to handle trademark matters, beginning August 3, 2019 (Effective Date), federal trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to...more
On July 2, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a rule that will have a major impact on foreign (non-U.S. domiciled) trademark applicants, registrants, and parties in inter partes proceedings in the...more
Yesterday, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that, beginning August 3, 2019, an applicant, registrant, or party to a trademark proceeding whose domicile is not located within the United States or its...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new rule requiring that non-U.S. domiciled trademark applicants and registrants must be represented by an attorney who is licensed to practice law in the...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has recently issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require all foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to TTAB proceedings to be...more