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Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Update Regarding Certain Patent-Related Timing Deadlines under the CARES Act

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a further notice under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securit...

USPTO Announces COVID-19 Prioritized Examination for Certain Trademark and Service Mark Applications

Narendra Vaish

Jun 17, 2020
1 min

USPTO Announces COVID-19 Prioritized Examination for Certain Trademark and Service Mark Applications

Considering the COVID-19 outbreak and the critical need to develop medical products and services to combat the COVID-19 virus, the United...

Narendra Vaish

Jun 8, 2020
1 min

USPTO COVID-19 Response Resource Center

With an aim to improve communication with the public regarding COVID-19 initiatives, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO...

COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program

Narendra Vaish

May 26, 2020
2 min

COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program on May 8, 2020. The pr...

Patents 4 Partnerships, an intellectual property (IP) marketplace platform

Narendra Vaish

May 20, 2020
1 min

Patents 4 Partnerships, an intellectual property (IP) marketplace platform

Citing the COVID-19 crisis, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has started Patents 4 Partnerships, an intellectual pro...

Leber IP Team

Apr 20, 2020
1 min

Global COVID-19 Due Date Extensions

As with the USPTO, many patent offices worldwide have published notices of relief for applicants affected by coronavirus.

Leber IP Team

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

Updated: Trademark due dates extended

The USPTO has announced extensions to the time allowed to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay required fees.

Leber IP Team

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

Updated: Patent due dates extended

The USPTO has announced extensions to the time allowed to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay required fees.

Leber IP Team

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

Relief regarding coronavirus outbreak

The USPTO is waiving petition fees in certain situations for customers affected by the coronavirus.

Leber IP Team

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

COVID-19 Updates

We would also like to keep you updated on official notices and accommodations by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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