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JD Supra · 6d

New USPTO Trademark Fees for 2025: What You Need to Know

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has introduced new trademark fees for 2025. These changes are designed to address
JD Supra · 12d

2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

The new fee structure is presented as a neutral pricing adjustment to replace the current TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard application filing options
Under30CEO on MSN.com · 20d

Business Name Protection: Trademark Costs Revealed

When you’re starting a business, protecting your brand is super important. One way to do this is through trademark registration. But how much will it cost? In this article, we’ll break down the various trademark fees involved in the process,
IPWatchdog · 8d

(Extensions of) Time May Not Be on the Side of USPTO Applicants with Long-Toothed Priority Claims

Due to the USPTO’s unexpected approach to implementing the Rule 1.17(w) surcharges, filing applications subject to those surcharges without paying fees on the filing date has become more complicated in at least two ways.
Icon for natlawreview.comThe National Law Review · 26d

Detailed Guidance on New USPTO IDS Size Fees

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Icon for www.law.comLaw · 16d

Navigating Post-Final Practice at the USPTO in 2025: AFCP 2.0 Ends, Fees Rise and a New Administration Brings New Priorities

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ... In April 2024, the USPTO proposed a new fee structure for the AFCP 2.0, with a new fee upon filing a request for entry into the program.
Stacker on MSN.com · Feb 25, 2025

How to trademark a business name to ensure it stays one-of-a-kind

There's also a 10-year renewal fee for a combined Section 8 and Section 9 renewal, which costs $650 per class. Unfortunately, even if the USPTO approves your trademark registration, it's not a one ...
Law.com · 14d

Special Section: Intellectual Property 2025

In The Legal's Intellectual Property special section, read about artificial intelligence software in medical devices, a new path for product protection in Europe, and patent protection options for AI-generated inventions.
VoxelMatters · 11d

How USPTO is mitigating threats to the patent system

Explore the USPTO and patent system's role in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation and economic growth.
VoxelMatters · 14d

USPTO to suspend expedited examination of design applications

Learn how the USPTO's new regulations impact design patent applications and expedite examination processes starting April 2025.
IPWatchdog · 12d

New USPTO Group to Crack Down on Threats to U.S. Patent System

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday announced a new working group dedicated to broadening the Office’s efforts to mitigate common threats to the U.S. patent system.
Icon for natlawreview.comThe National Law Review · 12d

2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation ...