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USPTO Issues June 2026 PTAB and Trademark Update
11 June 2026
The United States Patent and Trademark Office published its PTAB/USPTO Update for June 2026, summarizing developments relevant to trademark practitioners.
The update notes the May 29 release of a revised Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure incorporating precedential decisions through February 2026. It also confirms the extension of the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program through May 2028, with adjusted timelines for ex parte appeals.
No new proposed rules affecting trademarks were announced in the period.
Sources: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/insights/client-alerts/20260602-ptab-uspto-update https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2026/trademark-manual-examining-procedure-update-now-available
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