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Date: February 14, 2017
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201-896-4100 info@sh-law.comThe USPTO and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) joined the rest of us in attempting to improve with a New Year’s resolution. However, instead of already giving up on gym membership plans, the USPTO has taken 2017 by storm with an emphasis on digital efficiency, some rule changes, and everyone’s favorite, increased fees.
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, or an individual navigating the trademark thickets yourself, you should bookmark this page for reference now that January 14, 2017, rule changes are in effect.
It’s not very often that one hears the words “efficient” and “government” uttered in the same breath. But come January 14, we should have fewer action items when dealing with the USPTO and TTAB in general.
Thanks to the USPTO’s 2017 resolution to save the environment, or in the alternative, settle a grudge with the paper industry:
Relevant to a smaller segment of readers but important nonetheless, there has been some tweaking to evidentiary procedure. One huge takeaway in this department is that witness testimony can now be submitted by affidavit alone. The hassles of live depositions should subside, however:
Gone are the days of unlimited requests. We now have the number “75” restraining our decision making when it comes time to talk document production and admission strategy, and further (likely in the name of efficiency), the discovery period is now a bright line six-month ordeal.
As always, you should carefully read or ask your local counsel about the new rules which can be found here in their entirety.
With the digitalization and constant technological progress of society, new and interesting trademark requests will continue to appear and challenge existing definitions and requirements. We at W. R. Samuels Law will continue to keep our ears pressed to the ground in order to detect new trends in trademark law before they have an impact on our clients. For more information, contact us.
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