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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Manufacturing in Successful Inventing 2026 Series
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Manufacturing in Successful Inventing 2026 Series

The upcoming webinar will guide innovators through manufacturing challenges and intellectual property considerations in early invention stages.

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 the next installment of the Successful Inventing 2026 virtual series on June 10. This session will focus on manufacturing and cov…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in Successful Inventing 2026 Series
PatentsUSA

USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in Successful Inventing 2026 Series

Upcoming webinar offers inventors expert guidance on licensing products and concepts, part of a broader educational initiative by USPTO and Licensing Executives Society

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 event focused on licensing strategies for inventors. Scheduled for May 13, 2026, this session is part of the Successful…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Dar AlMuhama Law Firm Amplifies Kuwaiti IP Expertise at INTA 2026 in London

Kuwaiti legal leader Abdulrahman Alhouti engages in pivotal Middle East IP discussions and forges global partnerships at premier international trademark conference

Dar AlMuhama Law Firm, led by Founder and Managing Partner Abdulrahman Alhouti, actively participated in the 2026 International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in London. The event gathered over 10,000 IP professionals worldwide, spotlighting regional IP framework advancements and emerging challenges such as arti…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Manufacturing in Successful Inventing 2026 Series
PatentsUSA

USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Manufacturing in Successful Inventing 2026 Series

The upcoming webinar will guide innovators through manufacturing challenges and intellectual property considerations in early invention stages.

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 the next installment of the Successful Inventing 2026 virtual series on June 10. This session will focus on manufacturing and cov…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in Successful Inventing 2026 Series
PatentsUSA

USPTO and LES-SVC to Host Virtual Session on Licensing Innovations in Successful Inventing 2026 Series

Upcoming webinar offers inventors expert guidance on licensing products and concepts, part of a broader educational initiative by USPTO and Licensing Executives Society

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 event focused on licensing strategies for inventors. Scheduled for May 13, 2026, this session is part of the Successful…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Schedules Patent Center Downtime for Maintenance on May 16
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USPTO Schedules Patent Center Downtime for Maintenance on May 16

Routine Maintenance to Temporarily Suspend Patent Center Services Early Morning Saturday

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct scheduled maintenance on its Patent Center platform from midnight to 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16. During this period, users will be unable to access the Patent Center for filings and related activities. Alternative filing methods are availa…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Announces Scheduled Downtime for Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System on May 16
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USPTO Announces Scheduled Downtime for Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System on May 16

Maintenance to Affect Fee Payments and Filing Deadlines for AIA Petitions During 12-Hour Window

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct routine maintenance on its Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (PTACTS) on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. During this period, credit and debit card payments for fees will be unavailable, and filers with pending America I…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Announces Scheduled Maintenance Impacting Patent and Trademark Systems on May 16
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USPTO Announces Scheduled Maintenance Impacting Patent and Trademark Systems on May 16

Routine system maintenance will temporarily disrupt access to multiple USPTO applications, with alternative filing options provided for affected users.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will conduct routine maintenance on multiple systems from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 16. This maintenance will temporarily interrupt user access to key patent and trademark applications. The USPTO has issued guidance on alternative filing metho…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Announces Panelists and Agenda for Final PTAB Spring Listening Session
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USPTO Announces Panelists and Agenda for Final PTAB Spring Listening Session

The third session of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s spring series features expert panels discussing Board administration on May 18 at USPTO headquarters and online.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has revealed the panelists and schedule for the concluding event in its three-part PTAB spring listening series. Scheduled for Monday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, the session will be held in the Clara Barton Auditorium at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO to Host Webinar on OED Programs Including Diversion and Patent Pro Bono Services
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USPTO to Host Webinar on OED Programs Including Diversion and Patent Pro Bono Services

The Office of Enrollment and Discipline will present an informative session covering key programs available to practitioners and applicants, featuring a live Q&A

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a webinar scheduled for May 13, 2026, focusing on the Office of Enrollment and Discipline’s (OED) programs. The session will highlight the Diversion Program for those under disciplinary review, as well as the Law School Clinic and Patent Pro Bono programs…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Advises Attorneys to Regularly Verify Bar Credentials to Prevent Unauthorized Trademark Filings
TrademarksUSA

USPTO Advises Attorneys to Regularly Verify Bar Credentials to Prevent Unauthorized Trademark Filings

Routine monitoring of attorney credentials in the trademark register helps detect misuse and safeguard professional reputations.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) urges trademark attorneys to proactively check their bar credentials listed in the trademark register. This practice aims to identify unauthorized use of attorney identities, particularly in filings involving foreign applicants who must retain U.S.-licensed counsel…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO Advances Trademark Application Efficiency, Cuts Pendency Times in FY 2026
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USPTO Advances Trademark Application Efficiency, Cuts Pendency Times in FY 2026

Building on prior gains, USPTO reduces trademark first action and disposal pendency amid rising filings, with new tools and staffing enhancements underway

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…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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USPTO to Mandate User Registration for Open Data Portal Access Starting June 2026
TrademarksUSA

USPTO to Mandate User Registration for Open Data Portal Access Starting June 2026

New registration requirement aims to enhance security and improve user experience on USPTO’s Open Data Portal

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…

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Avex Posts Record Fiscal 2025 Revenue and Profit, Accelerates Global Music Rights and IP Expansion
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Avex Posts Record Fiscal 2025 Revenue and Profit, Accelerates Global Music Rights and IP Expansion

Tokyo-based Avex Inc. reports highest post-pandemic sales, returns to profitability, and advances strategic investments in global music publishing, artist management, and intellec…

Avex Inc. announced robust financial results for fiscal year 2025, ending March 31, 2026, with net sales reaching approximately USD 971 million, an 11.3% increase year-over-year. The company returned to profitability with an operating profit of USD 27 million, driven by growth in live entertainment, anime sales, and c…

Friday, May 15, 2026
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