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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct a free virtual training session titled "Path to a Patent, Part IV: Learn how to draft a patent application" on June 25, 2026. This session is part of an eight-part series designed to guide inventors and applicants through the patenting process, from in…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published an updated version of its PatentsView Annualized Data, providing user-friendly CSV files that enable easy exploration of patent-related data without requiring advanced technical skills. These datasets offer detailed insights into inventors, assignees,…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has appointed Deborah Stephens as its permanent Chief Information Officer (CIO). With over 25 years of service at the agency, Stephens brings extensive leadership experience and a proven record in IT modernization, including transitioning legacy systems and advanci…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office's Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter, is hosting a virtual session focused on early-stage funding and informal planning for inventors. Scheduled for July 8, the event will cover funding sources rang…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is organizing a seminar aimed at Japanese business leaders operating in or entering the U.S. market. Scheduled for June 18, the event will provide expert guidance on U.S. trademark registration processes and strategies to enhance brand protection, available both in…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a waiver of the petition fee for its Streamlined Claim Set pilot program, effective for petitions filed on or after June 10, 2026. This initiative allows applicants with non-continuing utility applications containing no more than one independent claim and…
WilmerHale has been acknowledged in 42 distinct practice areas in The Legal 500 United States 2026 guide. The firm’s lawyers received notable individual honors, with five named to the Hall of Fame, 26 as Leading Partners, one as a Leading Associate, and six as Next Generation Partners. Rankings reflect client and peer…
IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, United States, Maxwell Pritt Named Among, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter, will present a virtual session focused on licensing products and concepts. Scheduled for May 13, the event is part of the "Successful Inventing" series designed…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is organizing a virtual panel titled "Licensing your IP: The Why, When and How to get started" on May 27. The session will explore the advantages of licensing intellectual property and provide guidance on when and how businesses can begin licensing their IP assets.…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the third and final session of its Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) spring listening series, titled “PTAB Administration and Reform.” Scheduled for May 18, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, the event will be held at the USPTO headquarters in Alexan…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has reported significant reductions in trademark application processing times during the first half of fiscal year 2026. First action pendency dropped by 20% to 4.45 months, and total disposal pendency decreased to just over 10 months, despite a 7% increase in fili…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that beginning June 18, 2026, access to its Open Data Portal (ODP) will require users to register with a USPTO.gov account. This change is part of a broader initiative to strengthen protections around publicly available federal data and to reduce unregist…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has designated three recent decisions as informative, reinforcing the application of the Office’s claim construction precedents established in Revvo and Tesla. These rulings address petitioners’ inconsistent claim construction positions and procedural conduct in in…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced an extension of its Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program through May 6, 2028. This initiative allows appellants to petition for expedited review of ex parte appeals before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The extension introduces a new target of…
The United States has once again placed India on its Priority Watch List in the 2024 Special 301 Report, citing ongoing concerns over India's pharmaceutical patent policies, data protection, and enforcement mechanisms. The move underscores a longstanding divide between the two nations over balancing intellectual prope…
Vietnam has called on the United States to deliver an objective and balanced evaluation of its intellectual property protection efforts following the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to designate Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its latest report. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the…
Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested that the United States provide an objective and balanced assessment of Vietnam’s efforts in intellectual property protection. The call comes after the US named Vietnam a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP protection and enforcement report. Vietnamese…
The United States Trade Representative's 2026 Special 301 Report has once again placed India on its priority watch list, citing ongoing challenges in the country's intellectual property protection and enforcement. The report highlights issues in pharmaceutical patent laws, trade secret safeguards, and the prevalence o…
The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) continues its flagship Invention-Con 2024 conference with a second day dedicated to in-person engagement at its headquarters. On August 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees can access patent and trademark experts, tour the Public Search Facility, and participate i…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) held a free educational event in Texas on June 15, focusing on strategies for protecting intellectual property (IP) in China. The program featured government officials, IP attorneys, and business leaders who addressed the complexities U.S. rights holders face in Ch…
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