Lawyers love to talk about their client success stories and latest wins, particularly on websites, blogs, LinkedIn and other social media. This form of lawyer self-promotion is particularly pronounced in litigation matters, where the victorious lawyers and their firms routinely,
The USPTO has once again disclosed confidential information of applicants—this time for patent applicants. Previously, the USPTO has disclosed confidential information of trademark applicants, including a breach of home addresses. However, many practitioners have wondered—what are
The USPTO’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) handles investigations and disciplinary proceedings against attorneys and other practitioners who engage in misconduct before the USPTO. Navigating these complex proceedings without legal representation can be a daunting and perilous task. We
This week marks five years since the USPTO implemented its Requirement of U.S. Licensed Attorney for Trademark Applicants and Registrants. Also known as the “U.S. Counsel Rule”, the USPTO on August 2, 2019 amended parts 2, 7, and 11
37 CFR 11.801 is a regulation that imposes a duty on practitioners to cooperate with the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED). The regulation is divided into two key provisions that apply to applicants for registration, and those under disciplinary/reinstatement
The world of intellectual property law is buzzing with questions and commentary regarding the practicality and ethics of using artificial intelligence to aid the practice of law before the USPTO. As I addressed in a prior blog post, some
The USPTO’s reputation for being focused on signatures is growing almost as fast as pendency. However, with recent court decisions, much is left to the eye of the beholder–leaving practitioners and their clients uncertain regarding the state of the law.
In the past year, I have seen an increase in questions related to artificial intelligence. Specifically, patent and trademark lawyers have asked whether it is permissible for those lawyers engaged in practice before the USPTO to use Generative AI. While
First Contact
The envelope comes by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and stamped as “Personal and Confidential.” Inside is a letter from the USPTO captioned “REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE UNDER 37 C.F.R. § 11.22(f).” The letter goes on to
On October 18, 2023, the Federal Circuit issued an opinion in GREAT CONCEPTS, LLC, v. CHUTTER, INC., reversing the decision of the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The Court analyzed very crucial point in the progeny of In re