Innovation & intellectual property · 11/06/2015

USPTO Amends Rules for Collective Trademarks and Service Marks

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is updating its rules for collective trademarks, service marks, and membership marks, as well as certification marks, to clarify application procedures and registration requirements. The changes aim to provide more detailed guidance and streamline the processing of these types of marks, while also promoting consistency across related rules.