John Squires Nominated as Next Director of USPTO
John Squires Nominated as Next Director of USPTO President Donald Trump has nominated John Squires as the next Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The nomination,…
Patent Alert: USPTO to Terminate After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 on December 15
Patent applicants and stakeholders, take note. USPTO News In a significant update for patent applicants and stakeholders, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced its…
The Importance of Trademark Use in Maintaining and Protecting Your Brand
As a team of intellectual property attorneys, we often work with clients to protect their brands through trademarks. A recent case in popular culture highlights the importance of this. The "Very…
ITC ban on some Apple Watch imports temporarily paused
On December 26, 2023, Apple appealed the ban on certain Apple Watches imposed by the International Trade Commission (ITC) to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Additionally,…
USPTO Establishes "Pre-Prosecution Pilot"
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has established a pre-application review program to help prospective inventors by providing insight into their potential patent applications. In…
USPTO Announces New Regional and Outreach Office Locations
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced plans to establish a new regional office in Atlanta, Georgia, joining current regional offices in San Jose, Detroit, Austin,…
USPTO Launches Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently launched the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program. This program aims to expedite the examination of qualifying semiconductor-related…
Fun in the Sun - Summer Patents!
What do you think of when you think of summer? We've found a few summer inventions that are staples in most people's summertime experiences! Flip Flops - Patent No. 2012/0079739 A1 Flip flops…
National Inventors' Day: Inventions that Revolutionized History
Our nation wouldn't be the same without the incredible inventors who have made America what it is today. National Inventors’ Day is a day to acknowledge past and present great inventors. First signed…
Grown with Love this Valentine's Day!
Roses have always been associated with Valentine’s Day, but who knew they were also significant in patent history? Red is the most common rose color given at Valentine’s Day, and long-stemmed roses…
Intellectual Property And Their Role In Olympic Games
The intellectual property system, and trademarks in particular, play a pivotal role in safeguarding the unique character of the Olympic Games and their identifications, including the Olympic symbol,…