The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently announced a significant procedural change that will impact how patents are granted. This USPTO update, effective May 13, 2025, reduces the time between the Issue Notification and the official Patent Issue Date from an average of three weeks to just two weeks. This change is […]
Also: new $3,500 fee to file a continuing application as part of 20 new fees and 38 fee increases of 25% or more proposed for 2025 At IP Brigade, we pride ourselves on keeping our clients informed about significant developments in the intellectual property landscape. Today, we’re addressing a matter of crucial importance to inventors, […]