USPTO Government Fee Increases in January 2025: What You Need to Know

The USPTO will increase certain trademark government fees starting on January 18, 2025, and certain patent government fees on January 19, 2025. Below are some of the most common situations in which you may be affected by the fee increases. This is not an exhaustive list of the fee increases and new fees. Trademark Fee Increases All new applications filed …

USPTO Database Search v. Comprehensive Clearance Search

When you are considering adopting and registering a new trademark, one of your first steps should be to conduct a trademark search.  The main goal of a trademark search is to uncover any potential conflicts that your trademark may face.   This could potentially save you time, money and the loss of your trademark in the future.  There are two main …