For example, the overall design patent fees would increase by 48%, based on a 27% increase in filing, search and examination fees and a 76% issue fee increase.
On January 18, 2023, the US Patent & Trademark Office announced the launch of its new Intellectual Property (IP) Identifier tool. This tool is designed for those who are less familiar with IP and assists users.
On November 23, 2022, the US Patent & Trademark Office and the US Copyright Office announced that they are seeking public input on intellectual property (IP) considerations related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Federal Circuit and US Patent & Trademark Office PTO Director-granted request for review, Patent Trial & Appeal Board reconstrued claim terms previously construed in consideration of patent specification, prosecution history, construction of terms in related case.