The US Patent And Trademark Office Announced It Will Adjust Their Fee Schedule
As of today, October 2, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has adjusted its fee schedule. Most fees have increased by about 5% for large, small, and micro-entities alike, with larger increases related to AIA trials and patent maintenance.The USPTO...Safe Shopping Online… What Is The Shop SAFE Act?
As the e-commerce retail online platform gains in popularity and captures a larger percentage of consumer spending, counterfeiting increases as well. The Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce Act (Shop Safe Act 2020) seeks to...
Supreme Court Rules on Booking.com Trademark Case
It’s rare that the Supreme Court issues a trademark or patent decision. Thus, today’s email.On Tuesday, the high court issued an 8-1 ruling that sided with the online travel agency Booking.com, allowing it to trademark its name.The decision will have a ripple effect...
How to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Avoid Inadvertent Infringement In Your New Business
As a business owner and entrepreneur, protecting your novel idea from being copied or stolen is a critical strategy. The first step is to register your intellectual property (IP). IP is what sets your company apart from the rest of the industry – it’s your idea,...