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Important Changes in USPTO Trademark Practices to Take Effect on Dec. 3, 2022

Photo of Nancy R. FrandsenBy Nancy R. Frandsen on Posted in USPTO
As part of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (reported in the IP Intelligence Blog on Dec. 23, 2021), beginning on Dec. 3, trademark applicants will have three months (with a possible three-month extension) to respond to office actions issued during the examination of trademark applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). … Continue Reading

USPTO Implementing Trademark Modernization Act

Photo of Kevin WallacePhoto of Deborah A. WilcoxBy Kevin Wallace and Deborah A. Wilcox on Posted in Trademark
Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of proposed rule-making[1] to implement provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act (TMA), which Congress passed in December 2020.[2] The public has until July 19, 2021, to comment on the proposed rule-making before implementation. The proposed rules create new nonuse cancellation procedures, … Continue Reading
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