Trademark portfolio owners and trademark counsel should be aware that the USPTO is increasing the trademark filing fees in 2021.

The Washington D.C. NFL team has made the decision to rebrand and drop the Redskins’ name. Finding a new name to adopt will entail much consideration of public opinion as well as legal options. The team has already gone through a historical saga in maintaining its previous name, so deciding on a new brand name will be interesting to see unfold.