New fees affecting trademarks and patents have taken effect at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The new fee structures will dramatically influence trademark and patent filings.

On November 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. The fees will take effect January 18, 2025. A full list of the changes, including some discontinued ...

“Unfortunately, the additional fees may induce a chilling effect on filing continuing applications. [But] by understanding the new fee structure and adjusting their filing practices accordingly, ...

The USPTO has proposed to reduce fees for trademark filings that are done electronically. Deborah Cohn, Commissioner for Trademarks at the Office, explained during the UPSTO Users session yesterday ...

“The substantial costs associated with patent attorneys, ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, coupled with the opportunity costs that first-time patenting entails, may deter ...

Discover how a Provisional Patent Application protects your invention with the "patent pending" label and learn about its ...

If the Office's proposed fees for supplemental patent examination and reexamination are any indication, getting patents reviewed through the new USPTO procedures rather than settling or ending up in ...