MacCord’s List: IP News & Notices From Art MacCord

By Art MacCord

Art MacCord is a patent attorney with 40 years of experience. He keeps an eye on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. Copyright Office for new rules and practice tips of interest to intellectual property attorneys. Find his latest updates here:

NCBA IPL Section Blog News Blasts For July 21, 2020

Copyright Office announces its 150th Anniversary Celebration Online, August 5, noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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USPTO announces COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for certain trademark and service mark applications
https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/TM-COVID-19-Prioritized-Examination.pdf

USPTO announces Fast-Track Patent Appeals Pilot Program
https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/news-updates/uspto-announces-fast-track-appeals-pilot-program