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eBook: Introduction to USPTO Trademark Prosecution
This ebook will help you understand the substantive law behind trademarks and provide practical guidance when it comes to filing and successfully registering an applicati...
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How to Use Alt Legal’s Section 2(d) Trademark Watch Service to Generate New Business and Impress Your Clients
We are excited about the release of §2(d) Trademark Watch, the latest addition to our suite of software for IP professionals. §2(d) Trademark Watch complements our core...
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The Difference Between Trademarks and Design Patents: What you need to know
Do you ever wonder how best to protect a new product or packaging design with an interesting appearance? Wonder no longer! Here are some answers to FAQs. For the sake o...
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Top 12 Trademark Prosecution Tips from a USPTO Examiner
This article was written by a USPTO Trademark Examiner in their personal capacity for publication on the Alt Legal blog. It was updated on December 10, 2023 to account fo...
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Alt Legal Connect Session Summary: USPTO Updates: USPTO representatives explain recent and upcoming changes
On Wednesday, September 15, USPTO Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Examination Policy Amy Cotton and Deputy Commissioner for Trademark Operations Dan Vavonese presented...
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Failure to Function: Ornamental Refusals
Ornamental refusals are on the rise—with the USPTO issuing upwards of 50 ornamental refusals on a single day. The refusal stems from the inherent nature of the mark its...
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