Organisation: USPTO

US district courts can void trademark applications, landmark decision rules

In a controversial ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has confirmed that district courts can cancel or alter trademark applications still pending at the USPTO.

04 April 2024

Fourth Circuit clarifies district court’s power to subpoena in USPTO proceedings

Upholding a district court decision in a software dispute, the Fourth Circuit has shed light on the rules that govern the power to subpoena evidence for use. The judgment underscores the differences between the TTAB and the courts, and the strategic implications of such a distinction.

04 April 2024

USPTO’s proposed trademark fees for 2025 risk stifling tech innovation, practitioners say

The USPTO has published its proposed trademark fee changes for the 2025 fiscal year. Practitioners warn that the proposed amendments could stifle innovation and make formulating client quotes a challenge.

28 March 2024

USPTO to “iteratively develop” new trademark search system following complaints from users

The USPTO has announced that it will be introducing further changes to its new search system, while working to reduce loading errors and tailor search functions, following feedback from users.

26 March 2024

Amazon seizes record number of counterfeits, takes action against 21,000 bad actors

Amazon’s fourth annual Brand Protection Report reveals record-breaking levels of counterfeit seizures and criminal enforcement action in an effort to drive counterfeiting online “to zero”.

26 March 2024

SEP regulation plans under renewed fire as UPC appeals judge questions EUIPO’s role

This week’s Saturday opinion column reflects on discussions that took place at this week’s IPBC Europe, where the European Commission’s proposed SEP regulation – and the role that the EUIPO is being asked to play – were a hot topic.

23 March 2024

Taylor Swift’s trademark portfolio in the spotlight

Taylor Swift takes a targeted approach to protecting her brand and identity, filing data analysis reveals.

13 March 2024

USPTO publishes NFT study; Georgia trademark amendments; Brazil and Slovenia sign MoU – IP office updates

In this latest update, we look at global IP offices collaborating for International Women’s Day, the EUIPO deputy director having his term extended, and much more.

13 March 2024

How do we get more women into IP?

We speak to 26 women leaders about how they made their first foray into IP, and how the industry has changed since.

08 March 2024

International Women’s Day: overcoming the obstacles to success

Twenty-six influential women in IP share the hardships they had to overcome to rise to leadership positions in a male-dominated industry.

08 March 2024