USPTO seeks senior artificial intelligence expert

New position will provide technical expertise in developing AI solutions to real-world, large-scale problems. Vacancy open until October 25.

New requirements for trademark filers

Beginning October 26, TEAS and TEASi customers will need to log in to USPTO.gov to access and file trademark forms. TEAS and TEASi sessions will timeout after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Op-ed: New U.S. counsel rule

Director Iancu and Commissioner Denison write about the USPTO’s initiatives to ensure accuracy and integrity of the Trademark Register.

Update to Trial Practice Guide

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has published an update containing additional guidance about trial practice before the Board.

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