Trademark Attorney

08/06/2026

Important privacy update.

DROP (Delete Request and Opt-out Platform) is a centralized state-run tool launched on January 1, 2026. It allows California residents to submit a single request to delete their personal data and opt out of sales across over 600 registered data brokers, with mandatory broker processing starting August 1, 2026. Details here:

Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.

08/05/2026

Trademarks can be among a company’s most valuable assets—and one of its biggest deal risks. In fact, the global value of corporate intangible assets, including brands and trademarks, is estimated at nearly $100 trillion, highlighting the critical role IP plays in business value.

At Trademarks in Transactions and Commercial Activities: Due Diligence, Deal Risk, and Value Drivers, learn how trademark administrators help identify ownership gaps, chain-of-title issues, recordal challenges, and other risks that can impact transactions before they become costly problems.

Join moderator Tracy Arch and speakers Yann Correia and Chris Turk for practical insights into trademark due diligence, transaction readiness, and protecting brand value before and after a deal closes.

Register for and discover how strong trademark management supports stronger business outcomes, check the link in the comments!

07/21/2026

USPTO update!

Transition to Madrid e-Filing
U.S. office of origin, outbound international filings are moving from the Trademark Electronic Application System International (TEASi) to the Madrid e-Filing system:

Between July 31 and September 30: File in TEASi or Madrid e‑Filing
Beginning October 1: File all new outbound applications in Madrid e‑Filing
Madrid e-Filing is a secure filing system run by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Through Madrid e-Filing, you can file applications for international trademark registrations based on U.S. applications or registrations, which the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and WIPO then process. You can directly communicate with the USPTO through the system and respond to any deficiencies identified by the USPTO in the international application or irregularity notices that WIPO’s International Bureau (IB) might issue.

You need a WIPO account to use Madrid e-Filing.

07/17/2026

I'll be speaking this Saturday, July 18m 2026 about privacy and AI as related to up and coming music artist issues, and maybe chime in about IP issues.

Seasoned legal experts give you a high-level overview & lay out some of the main areas an emerging artist needs to pay attention to, and what should be considered. Areas Such as, Copyright & Intellectual Property; Agreements & Contracts Royalties & Licensing; and maybe a little about AI.

06/10/2026

If you are a trademark attorney, you might want to read John's blog post about attorney disqualification at the TTAB.

The Board, acting under authority delegated by the Director of the USPTO, denied a petition seeking disqualification of cancellation petitioner Cove Surf's attorney, Mr. Omid E. Khalifeh, who submitted a testimony declaration in this proceeding, ruling that Mr. Khalifeh was not a necessary witness.....

06/02/2026

Check out new changes to the TMEP.

https://tmep.uspto.gov/RDMS/TMEP/current?utm_campaign=subscriptioncenter&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

There is a summary of the changes listed in the table of contents.

The Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP) may be downloaded free of charge from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website at http://www.uspto.gov/trademark/guides-and-manuals/tmep-archives.

05/02/2026

Friday afternoon hang out in San Diego’s Gaslamp with my good friend and IP colleague, professor KJ Greene. Great way to end the week!