All About the Signatures – Requirements for Filings Made with the USPTO

The USPTO’s regulations provide that documents requiring a person’s signature must be an original or graphic of a signature, whether handwri

OED’s War on Signatures – Understanding Signature Issues in Trademark Filings

The letter comes in the mail from OED asking you a few questions about a handful of applications, including whether each form was...

Trademark Attorneys Prepare to "Log-In" to TEAS

Beginning on October 26, 2019, users accessing TEAS will be required to log-in to their MyUSPTO account, including using a two-factor authen

How Practitioners Should React to the New Trademark Examination Guide

In order to ensure practitioners are providing their clients with valuable legal services, and that they do not run feel the wrath of OED...

USPTO Publishes Final Rule Implementing Rule Changes Affecting Foreign Trademark Filings

U.S. practitioners should be mindful of their responsibilities, including in complying with the USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct.

USPTO Director Raises Glass to Trademark Enforcement and Issues Sober Warning about Bad Faith Actors

Over the last few years, the USPTO has seen a tremendous uptick in foreign applications with inaccurate or possibly fraudulent claims of use

Can I Borrow Your Bar License and Put it on the Line?

“Bruce from China” wants to do just that and his e-mails on February 21, 2019 were clear: Can I use your attorney address? We help...

USPTO Publishes Proposed Rule Aimed at Combating Trademark UPL

On February 15, 2019, the USPTO proposed a new rule to update the rules of practice in trademark cases, along with the rules regarding...

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