In the competitive landscape of branding and intellectual property, conducting a trademark search before adopting a brand name or filing a trademark application is not just best practice—it’s ...

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“The Office also plans to bolster its AI expertise by hiring examiners ‘with AI experience and expertise,’ according to the Strategy.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced an ...

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