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USPTO Remains Open During Shutdown

Never fear! The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office remains open during the federal government’s (ridiculous) shutdown.

Why?

It’s a cash cow. The filing fees — a/k/a taxes — gain the feds a lot more than it costs them.

So, it’s business as usual at the PTO. They’re accepting and processing trademark filings as usual. They say they’re good for the next four weeks, but if the shutdown lasts longer than that, I would be shocked if they closed their doors with the rest of Washington. They’re a profit center!

Official PTO word here.

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Registered CommenterMichael Atkins | CommentsPost a Comment

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