Susan Russell

, counsel in the Atlanta office of Baker Donelson, is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group and the Global Business Team. She provides counsel to clients on trademark, copyright, trade secret transactions, UDRP, social media and advertising with transaction, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation matters.

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File Your Patents and Trademarks NOW! COVID-19 Paves the Way for Filings at the USPTO

As businesses and offices prepare to reopen, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) shows its ongoing support for innovation and entrepreneurship during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Silver linings for trademark owners and patent applicants are highlighted below. It is an excellent time for trademark owners to file new applications. As noted, the downturn in the number of new applications filed has increased the processing times for marks to reach examination and proceed toward registration.