MVS Briefs – Summer 2026June 30, 2026

• US Patent Filing Options – Overview and Strategic Considerations … written by  Jill N. Link
• In These Uncertain Economic Time, It’s Time For A Trademark Audit …  written by  Christine Lebron-Dykeman
• New Procedures, Upswing in Discretionary Denials May Make IPR Proceedings … written by  Michael C. Gilchrist
• Trademark Consent Agreements: A Cost-Conscious Alternative to Conflict …  written by  Andrew J. Morgan
• Can Family Farm Names Be Protected Against Use By Others? … written by  Mark D. Hansing
• Why Intellectual Property Belongs in the Budget During Economic Uncertainty … written by  Sarah M. Luth