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Top News - View all news and notices Closing of the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Monday, January 19, 2009, and Tuesday, January 20, 2009Monday, January 19, 2009, and Tuesday, January 20, 2009, are each a “Federal holiday within the District of Columbia.” See MPEP 710.05 and TMEP 308. Thus, any action or fee due on these days will be considered timely if the action is taken, or the fee paid, on the next succeeding business day on which the USPTO is open, that is, Wednesday, January 21, 2009. >> Full Story Deadline for Trademark Expo Applications Extended to February 15, 2009Apply to Exhibit HereThe United States Patent and Trademark Office will hold its annual Trademark Expo this May 8-9 at the agency’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The 2008 Expo attracted 7,000 people and received wide media coverage. This year’s two day event will focus again on educating the public about the value and important role trademarks play in our society and the global marketplace. It will feature themed displays, company booths, costumed characters interactive exhibits and trademark related seminars for attendees. An intensified effort will be made this year to attract school children to the event. >> Full Story USPTO 2008 Fiscal Year-End Results Demonstrate Commitment to
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