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Top Trademark Trends of 2022

Erik K Pelton

The year saw many trademark stories in the news as backlogs continued at the USPTO even while application filing numbers dropped from their all time highs during the two previous years. Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. USPTO backlog continues. IP Cases Abound at the Supreme Court.

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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

A shortened Office Action response time of 3 months (previously 6 months), with an extension available for a fee, effective December 1, 2022. Despite these steps, trademark applicants and registrants continue to be bombarded with scam mailings and communications. 2022 is likely to see even more developments in this field.

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