Tagged: USPTO rules

Get Ready: USPTO Trademark Fees Increase January 18, 2025

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently issued a final rule adjusting certain trademark fees for United States trademark applications and registrations. Most aspects of the rule go into effect January 18, 2025, so practitioners and rights holders should be ready for the…

USPTO Announces Rule Requiring Foreign Trademark Owners to Obtain U.S. Counsel

Earlier this year the United States Patent and Trademark Office proposed a rule requiring foreign-domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, and parties to Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Proceedings to be represented by licensed U.S. attorneys. Following public comments, the PTO issued the final rule on July…