Dec 11, 2025

USPTO achieves key milestone in modernizing Patent Pre-Grant Publication processing

The USPTO reached a milestone in its multi-year Patent Publication Program (3P initiative) modernization efforts to reconfigure how the agency publishes patent applications. Yesterday, the agency processed pre-grant publications in-house for the first time, marking a significant achievement in these efforts.

Dec 10, 2025

Why Professional Patent Search matters before you officially apply for a full non-provisional patent?

LegalHoop offers expert patentability checks to inventors, using global databases and professional search strategies to reduce risks and costs.

Dec 04, 2025

China Trademark Registration: A Complete Strategic Guide for Business Protection

Entering the Chinese market? Remember: trademark rights go to the first to file, not the first to use. This "first-to-file" rule makes early registration and a strategic approach—including a local Chinese trademark—essential to secure your brand and avoid risks like squatting.

Dec 01, 2025

Navigating the Statement of Use Extension: A Guide for U.S. Trademark Applicants

After getting a Notice of Allowance (NOA)​ for an Intent-to-Use (ITU) trademark, you must file a Statement of Use (SOU)​ proving your mark is in commerce within 6 months. If not ready, you can request up to 5 extensions (6 months each), giving a total of 36 months (6 + 5×6). Missing any deadline abandons your application. Use extensions if your product/service isn’t launched yet but you’re working on it. Consult a trademark attorney​ for help.

Nov 26, 2025

If you find a prior-filed trademark abroad, would it block your commercial use in the U.S.?

In the U.S., trademark rights are primarily established through actual use of the mark in commerce within the U.S., not just by registration in a foreign country. Generally, if a foreign company has no commercial presence or use of the mark in the U.S., their foreign use and registration do not automatically grant them rights that would block a good-faith U.S. user or registrant.

Nov 24, 2025

Are You Making These Trademark Errors?

Trademark errors include assuming state names/domains suffice (federal registration is key), poor clearance searches, weak marks, and neglecting maintenance. Professional help (like LegalHoop) ensures proper protection and avoids costly risks.

Nov 20, 2025

U.S. Copyright Office Fully Operational Following Government Reopening

The U.S. Copyright Office is fully operational following the reopening of the federal government. The Office has resumed all services and continues to administer U.S. copyright law, including registering copyright claims, recording information about copyright ownership, providing information to the public, and assisting Congress and other parts of the government.

Nov 13, 2025

UK Intellectual Property Office fees to increase from April 2026

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is increasing fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.

Nov 10, 2025

Trademark Registration in Canada

Trademark registration in Canada is managed by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Registering your trademark grants you the exclusive right to use it across Canada for your specific goods and services.

Nov 10, 2025

Trademark Office Action Extension

Beginning in December 2022, applicants must respond to office actions issued by the US Trademark Office within three months, down from six months. Applicants have the opportunity to extend the response deadline to six months, but must file for an Office Action Extension in order to do so. Filing the extension allows applicants an additional three months to respond to the office action.