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#TeamSPB summarizes the five different ways to express flexibility in obviousness rejections from the US Patent and Trademark office in their guidance to practitioners.

#TeamSPB summarizes the five different ways to express flexibility in obviousness rejections from the US Patent and Trademark office in their guidance to practitioners.

Did you know the term of a U.S. utility patent extends 20 years from the date of priority filing? However, the USPTO provides a guarantee of “prompt patent and trademark office response” that may allow the term to extend beyond the 20-year mark. Maynard Nexsen's Ricky Parker and Bryan Baysinger take a look at Patent Trademark Adjustment and how it applies in a variety of situations: https://lnkd.in/e6r_CjDX

Small business owners often ignore the potential of intellectual property as an asset to protect their business. Join the Small Business Development Center and a representative from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) on November 14 to learn the basics of patents and trademarks, as well as low-cost or free resources that may be available to you to help you protect your business’s intellectual property. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezn83vNB #intellectualproperty #businessowners #sbdc

The United States Patent & Trademark Office has proposed fee increases for fiscal year 2025. How will this impact the filing process for patents and trademarks, and what are the specific changes to be aware of? These proposed increases include additional surcharges for patent continuation applications, significant increases in fees for Requests for Continued Examination (RCEs), a general 5% increase in other patent filing fees, and trademark fee increases ranging from 1.5 to 3 times the original cost. Companies, patent prosecutors, and applicants must understand the full scope of these adjustments in order to effectively manage their intellectual property portfolios. In this First Alert, Calfee's Intellectual Property group provides comprehensive information and analysis of the proposed changes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/expaNsZH #patentlaw #intellectualproperty #USPTO

Heads up! 📈 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is planning to raise its fees by 2025. Just like we're seeing with everyday items—like paying more for less toothpaste—expect higher costs in patent and trademark applications. Stay prepared for these changes as you navigate your intellectual property needs. #USPTO #FeeIncrease #StayInformed

One of the best ways to protect your brand is to register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Read more: bit.ly/3Kay7Bi #kathybushnellesq #smallbusiness #businessowners #businesslaw #trademark #brandprotection

One of the best ways to protect your brand is to register your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Read more: bit.ly/3Kay7Bi #kathybushnellesq #smallbusiness #businessowners #businesslaw #trademark #brandprotection

As you dive into the world of trademarks to protect your brand, one element you will encounter during the registration process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the “specimen of use.” Understanding th...

Your IP Portfolio Can't Manage Itself. AppColl.com helps patent firms and corporations create and file better patents, trademarks, inventions more cost-effectively. IP Management that works. #intellectualproperty #patents #trademarks #inventions