Pandemic Causes Spike in Trademark and Copyright Applications

The Coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe for the last several months has had many surprising effects, from the widespread implementation of social distancing guidelines and required face coverings in public places to massive spikes in to-go orders and carryout services from local restaurants and grocery stores. The pandemic has also wreaked havoc on the nation’s economy, resulting in millions of lost jobs, a jump in claims for unemployment benefits all over the country, and uncertainty about the nation’s economic future in the years to come. However, one of the unexpected results of the Coronavirus pandemic is the recent [...]