The USPTO’s 2025 fraud sweep removed thousands of bad filings, but many still appear as roadblocks in new applications. We break down a practical game plan—diagnose the citation, request suspension, submit targeted evidence, and pursue expungement or reexamination where needed—to reopen your path to registration.

On January 18, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will implement updated trademark fees as part of its ongoing effort to manage the trademark registration system efficiently.

Beginning December 3, 2022, United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) trademark applicants will have only three (3) months (instead of six (6) months) to respond to office actions issued during the examination of a trademark application. Applicant’s may request one three-month extension per office action for an additional $125 filing fee. The option to file [...]