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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

Emil J. Ali

Apr 10, 20204 min read

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...

Emil J. Ali

Feb 10, 20203 min read

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

Emil J. Ali

Sep 23, 20191 min read

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

Emil J. Ali

Jul 12, 20192 min read

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

Emil J. Ali

Jul 2, 20192 min read

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

Emil J. Ali

May 24, 20193 min read

“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...

Emil J. Ali

Feb 22, 20193 min read

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

Emil J. Ali

Feb 17, 20192 min read