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- Trademark Center Guide: What Changed and What's Coming
On January 18, 2025, the USPTO retired TEAS -- the Trademark Electronic Application System that had served as the sole online filing platform for more than 20 years -- and replaced it with Trademark Center. The transition was not a cosmetic refresh.
Feb 20, 2026 - How the USPTO Fights Trademark Fraud (And How to Protect Yourself)
Trademark fraud is not an abstract problem. In fiscal year 2025 alone, the United States Patent and Trademark Office removed approximately 62,000 fraudulent applications and registrations from the federal trademark register.
Feb 18, 2026 - Trademark Scams: How to Spot Fake USPTO Notices and Protect Your Brand
The envelope looks official. It carries an eagle seal, references your exact trademark serial number, and demands payment within ten days to maintain your registration.
Feb 16, 2026 - The USPTO Just Made Sound and Motion Marks Searchable by Design Code
If you've ever tried to search for sound marks in the USPTO's trademark database, you know the drill: type "sound of" into the description field, try "chime," try "melody," try "three-note sequence,"
Feb 11, 2026 - Clawdbot Lost Its Name in 10 Seconds. Here's How to Avoid the Same Fate.
Recently, a popular open‑source AI project effectively had to “disappear” under its original name.
Jan 30, 2026 - How AI Is Changing Trademark Examination at the USPTO
AI trademark examination is no longer a hypothetical. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has assembled an AI action plan with roughly two dozen initiatives designed to reshape how trademarks are filed, examined, and policed.
Jan 29, 2026 - USPTO Trademark News: TMEP Update November 2025 (TTAB & Exam Guide Highlights)
The USPTO has released the November 2025 edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (TMEP), and this update carries significant implications for trademark owners, practitioners, and anyone involved in the trademark registration process.
Nov 22, 2025