Examining attorneys will no longer be required to present “clear evidence” when refusing generic trademark applications, according to updated guidance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The US Patent and Trademark Office is seeking input to help formalise the process that allows the director to review decisions handed down by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
The US Patent and Trademark Office has updated its guidance on interactions with Rospatent to warn applicants against using its Russian counterpart as an international patent search authority as it may compromise their application.