We were happy to host Mr. Miku H. Mehta from the US-based law firm Procopio. We exchanged information about our prospective firms, and Mr. Mehta was kind enough to provide us with information on points to consider when filing declarations of use with respect to trademarks, as well as recent important trends and decisions affecting the filing of design patents. He also explained in detail the USPTO’s proposed increases in official fees, which are expected to take effect in 2025.