5 Million PCT Publications – 47 Years In the Making By Jill N. Link, Pharm.D. Samsung Electronics of the Republic of Korea received the honor of being the five millionth published PCT on November 29, 2024. This milestone for the Patent Cooperation Treaty – generally referred to as PCT – was 47 years in the making. It was also fitting that one of the largest patent filers receives notoriety and […] Continue Reading →
FDA Issues Order Noting Resolution of Tirzepatide Shortage: Update for Compounding Pharmacies By Cassie J. Edgar On December 19th, the FDA issued a FDA declaratory order noting the resolution of the shortage for tirzepatide injection products, including Mounjaro and Zepbound. The tirzepatide shortage, which began in December 2022, was driven by overwhelming demand for these breakthrough medications used in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. The FDA’s most recent decision, effective […] Continue Reading →
A Letter Commemorating MVS’s 100th Anniversary End of Year By Luke T. Mohrhauser As we approach the end of 2024, we hope you have had a successful and fulfilling year. I cannot help but think of what a milestone McKee, Voorhees & Sease had this year making it to our 100th anniversary, an achievement less than 1% of all law firms accomplish. We have exhibited snapshots of our […] Continue Reading →
USPTO Issues Patent Fee Changes for 2025 By Andrew J. Morgan In its final rule issued on November 20, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued changes to set or increase certain patent fees. The revised fees will take effect on January 19, 2025. There will not be a new fee for After Final Consideration Pilot 2.0 requests as was proposed, nor will […] Continue Reading →
Increased Fees and Other Changes in USPTO Trademark Filings By Christine Lebron-Dykeman On November 18, 2024, the USPTO issued a final rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. The fees will take effect January 18, 2025. While the per Class fee for filing a standard electronic trademark application has not changed and is still $350 per Class, the USPTO has eliminated the distinction between TEAS Standard and […] Continue Reading →