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EMP&A Accepting Summer 2025 Intern Applications

Erik K Pelton

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on intellectual property protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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Changes to USPTO Trademark Fees: What You Need to Know

Erik K Pelton

The USPTO has finalized its rulemaking on trademark fees, and big changes are coming. On January 18, 2025, the new fee structure will take effect, bringing not only updated costs but also significant procedural changes and a completely revamped application process. Details here: 2025 USPTO Changes & Updates from 4L Education.

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USPTO to Increase Patent Fees January 19, 2025

JD Supra Law

Effective January 19, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will increase patent fees and even create some new ones. A Final Rule, issued Nov. 20, instituted a 7.5% across-the-board increase with new utility applications increasing by about 10%.

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Fee Changes for Trademark Matters

JD Supra Law

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced changes to trademark fees, all of which will take effect on Jan. 18, 2025, except for the fees for international applications filed under the Madrid Protocol, which will take effect on Feb.

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USPTO’s Final Rule on FY 2025 Patent Fees Drops Divisive Proposals for Across-the-Board Hikes

IP Watchdog

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today published a final rule announcing across-the-board fee increases of 7.5% The changes will take effect as of January 19, 2025. but scrapping the most controversial proposals from its April 2024 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).

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What’s Trending in Trademarks: January 2025

JD Supra Law

Every month, Erises trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: USPTO Trademark Filing Fees Set to Increase in January 2025. Effective January 18, 2025, the U.S.

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Erik M Pelton & Associates Secures U.S. Patent for Proprietary Trademark Management Software

Erik K Pelton

February 6, 2025 Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a leading trademark law firm dedicated to protecting brands, is proud to announce the successful registration of U.S. The newly patented software enhances efficiency, accuracy, and client service by automating key aspects of the trademark management process.

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