Once intellectual property rights are secured, the work is not over. Ongoing portfolio management is essential to ensure that your IP...

As your business expands into international markets, your intellectual property (IP) strategy must expand with it. U.S. patents and...

Many companies begin their IP protection journey with a provisional patent application, drawn by its lower cost and relative simplicity....

Executive Summary Early and effective intellectual property (IP) protection can make or break a growing business. Patents and IP...

Trademarks are essential for businesses to establish brand recognition, build customer loyalty, and prevent others from using similar...

Executive Summary: Patent marking on products in the marketplace maximizes potential damages in infringement lawsuits and deters...

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent examination can last at least two to three years even without significant processing delays...

The USPTO announced today that petitions for accelerated examination filed with new US utility patent applications will no longer be...

The USPTO announced suspension of expedited examination for design patent applications. The suspension is effective April 17, 2025. See...

The USPTO today announced interim processes for Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post Grant Review (PGR) to help the Patent Trial and Appeal...

Intellectual Property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. A business that keeps track of its patents, trademarks,...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced today a requirement that Patent Trial and Appeal Board judges conduct PTAB hearings at...

The Biden-era U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a June 21, 2022 memorandum by former Director Kathi Vidal that offered interim...

The new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office trademark fee schedule eliminates the TEAS Plus discount for new trademark applications. The...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published trademark fee adjustments effective January 18, 2025. The adjusted fee schedule is...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published patent fee adjustments on November 20, 2024. The adjusted fee schedule is effective...

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is ending the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0, which has been running with annual...

Only human individuals can be named as inventors on U.S. patent applications, even if the human uses AI as a tool for assistance. We...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office published guidance in the Federal Register today that is effective as of February 13, 2024....

Patents are a tool used to protect innovation and foster economic growth. The inventor agrees to disclose their invention in return for a...