USPTO Changes to Implement Trademark Modernization Act of 2020

The USPTO has issued a final rule to implement provisions of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020. This rule introduces changes to trademark examination and post-examination procedures, including new grounds for cancellation and enhanced examination processes. The changes aim to streamline and modernize the trademark system.

USPTO Trademark Fee Adjustment - Delay of Effective Date

The USPTO has issued a final rule delaying the effective date of certain trademark fee adjustments previously set for January 2, 2021. This rule clarifies that the fee for applications under section 66(a) of the Trademark Act, paid by international applicants designating the United States, will have its effective date delayed. The USPTO states this is a rule of agency practice and procedure.

USPTO Trademark Fee Adjustment

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a final rule adjusting trademark fees. This rule, published on November 17, 2020, will take effect on January 2, 2021, and impacts various trademark application and maintenance processes.

USPTO Proposed Trademark Fee Adjustment

The USPTO has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust certain trademark fees. The proposed changes are intended to recover the prospective aggregate costs of future strategic and operational trademark goals, with potential adjustments to take effect as early as October 2020. The agency is considering the state of the economy, its operational needs, and public comments before issuing a final rule.

Changes to Trademark Rules of Practice To Mandate Electronic Filing

The USPTO has issued a final rule mandating electronic filing for all trademark applications and related documents. This change aims to streamline the trademark process and improve efficiency. The rule is effective February 15, 2020.

USPTO Final Rule on International Trademark Classification Changes

The USPTO is issuing a final rule to incorporate classification changes adopted by the Nice Agreement concerning the international classification of goods and services for trademark registration. These changes, effective January 1, 2026, will revise Section 6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6 to reflect updates to the Nice Classification system.

USPTO Final Rule: International Registration Replacement

The USPTO is issuing a final rule to implement an amendment to the Madrid Protocol, allowing for partial replacement of earlier national trademark registrations with international registrations. This change aligns U.S. regulations with international treaty amendments adopted by the Madrid Union Assembly.

USPTO Corrects Trademark Fee Rule for Fiscal Year 2025

The USPTO is correcting nonsubstantive errors in a final rule published on November 18, 2024, that set trademark fees for fiscal year 2025. These corrections involve adding omitted cross-references and correcting an inapplicable fee reference in Section 2.22, aiming to prevent potential confusion without altering the rule's substantive provisions. The correction is effective January 18, 2025.

USPTO Setting and Adjusting Trademark Fees for FY 2025

The USPTO has issued a final rule to adjust trademark fees for fiscal year 2025. These changes will take effect on January 18, 2025, impacting various trademark application and maintenance processes. The rule aims to align fees with the cost of services provided by the USPTO.

USPTO Trademark Post-Registration Audit Selection Changes

The USPTO is amending its practice for selecting trademark registrations for post-registration audits. The agency is adding additional directed audits to its existing random audit program to enhance the accuracy and integrity of the trademark register. This policy update is effective immediately.