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USPTO fees hike worries counsel but should cut bad behaviour

Rani Mehta
December 07, 2020
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New trademark fees will make budgeting more burdensome for brands but should help the USPTO fund activities and deter problematic behaviour

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Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.
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