16 June 2020TrademarksRory O'Neill

USPTO unveils COVID-19 TM fast-track system

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has waived fees for trademarks covering COVID-19 medical products and services.

Already registered?

For multi-user price options, or to check if your company has an existing subscription that we can add you to for FREE, please email Adrian Tapping at atapping@newtonmedia.co.uk

More on this story

Patents

USTPO unveils new fast-track pilot for patent appeals

2 July 2020 A fast-track programme to hasten appeal applications before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has been rolled out today, July 2, according to a notice released by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USTPO).

article

USPTO extends fee deadlines but warns relief will end soon

30 June 2020 The US Patent and Trademark Office has further extended fee payment deadlines for small businesses, despite fears for the office’s funding.

US launches new copyright rules for social media and blogs

23 June 2020 A new US Copyright Office initiative will allow authors to register up to 50 Short Online Literary Works in a single group registration.