PatentsUSA
Routine system maintenance will temporarily suspend Patent Center services early Saturday morning, with alternative filing options available.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced scheduled maintenance for its Patent Center platform. The maintenance window will run from midnight to 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16, during which users will experience service interruptions. The USPTO advises users to consult alternative fi…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
PatentsUSA
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Join, Successful Inventing.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office and the Licensing Executives Society–Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC) will co-host a virtual event titled "Successful Inventing: Licensing Your Product or Concept" on May 13, 2026. This session is part of a broader educational serie…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
LicensingUSA
Experts to Discuss the Strategic Value and Timing of Licensing IP in Upcoming Online Event
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 aims to educate participants on the benefits and practical considerations of licensing intellectual property to enhance business value. Industry le…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
PatentsUSA
The third session of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board spring series will convene on May 18 at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring expert panels discussing PTAB…
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the concluding event of its three-part PTAB spring listening series titled “PTAB Administration and Reform” on Monday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The session will take place in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, V…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
TrademarksUSA
Building on prior gains, the USPTO reduces trademark first action and disposal pendency amid rising filings
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has achieved significant reductions in trademark application processing times during the first half of fiscal year 2026. Despite a 7% increase in filings, first action pendency dropped by 20%, and overall disposal pendency decreased substantially. The agency is imp…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
PatentsUSA
Office of Human Resources Offers Real-Time Insights for Prospective Patent Examiners
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold a live virtual event on May 26 from 1 to 1:30 p.m. ET, providing prospective patent examiner applicants an opportunity to engage directly with the Office of Human Resources (OHR). Attendees can ask questions about the application process and receive guida…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
TrademarksUSA
April 29 USPTO Hour to Feature Insights from Acting Chief AI & Data Officer Robert Hayes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will hold its next USPTO Hour on April 29, focusing on the agency's efforts to advance artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The hybrid event will include a presentation by Robert Hayes, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
PatentsUSA
The 'Successful Inventing 2026' series continues with expert guidance on licensing products and concepts for inventors and innovators
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Western Regional Outreach Office, in partnership with the Licensing Executives Society – Silicon Valley Chapter (LES-SVC), will present a virtual session focused on licensing strategies for inventors. Scheduled for May 13, 2026, this event is part of the ongoing 'S…
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
TrademarksUSA
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, Trademark Center, United States.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Trademark Center, United States, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
TrademarksUSA
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, New Trademark Center, United States.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, New Trademark Center, United States, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
IIPLA News Desk
