Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses and brands, including trademark and copyright applications, trademark disputes, matters with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, trademark clearance searches, and other matters.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Introduction Registration of a trademark is an important step toward building a brand on solid ground. Lack of distinctiveness to incorrect classification are among the common errors that can bring derailment upon your trademark registration. That should represent your brand and not explain it.

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The TTABlog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (Tee-Tee-Ā-Bee) has scheduled seven (7) oral hearings for the month of January 2024. January 4, 2024 - 11 AM: In re Kattina V. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 11, 2024 - 11:30 AM: In re Loops, LLC , Serial No. January 25, 2024 - 1 PM: Instagram LLC v.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

OCTOBER 2, 2024

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

7465489 SUNSET 7466662 OLD RUGGED 7472063 INDY AUTO MAN 7484559 G GREENLIGHT GURU 7465814 THE DASHURÍ BRAND 7466330 GENEXHAUST GENERATOR ACCESSORIES 7482055 7471625 THE VALUE FINDS 7475800 COUNTUP&DOWN D20 7466662 OLD RUGGED 7465449 CARTER JOHNSON LIBRARY & COLLECTION NEVER AGAIN LANDFILL. NEVER AGAIN FLAMES.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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Traverse Legal Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Welcome to Trademark Law Radio, a top web resource on issues of trademark infringement, trademark licensing, trademark protection, and trademark registration. So its better to have a trademark clearance done before you go down the line of selecting a brand and using it on all your goods or services.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 31, 2023

In 2024, the trademark process timeline to registration can take between twelve to eighteen months at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). Even with the long wait times, the good news is that after registration, trademark protection is retroactive to the filing date.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The commencement of the Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has seen luxury brands display their designs on the ramp again. Apart from designer clothes, this year also saw the debut of new signature colours of two beloved luxury brands-Burberry and Gucci. A colour, if distinctive enough can revolve the image of a brand.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

In a recent dispute between Indias largest airline, IndiGo, and automobile manufacturer Mahindra Electric, ( Interglobe Aviation Vs Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd, DHC – CS(COMM) 1073 / 2024) the issue surrounded the alpha numeral 6E. IndiGo has also secured registration for the word mark 6E Link under multiple classes in 2015.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Here are some of the things to look forward to in 2024: Framing IP Rights in Legal, Economic, and Cultural Settings Swansea University's Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law have announced the conference entitled “Framing IP Rights in Legal, Economic, and Cultural Settings,” which will take place on 12 - 13 June 2024.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

on 23 August, 2024 (Delhi High Court) Image from here The plaintiff, proprietor of “HEALTH OK” trademark, accused the defendants of selling products under the confusingly similar mark “ALL OK+.” In light of these averments, the Court issued an interim stay on the copyright registration pending further hearings. Keshav Kumar Ratwani v.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 3, 2024

In a published decision issued April 1, 2024 (no fooling), the Ninth Circuit in BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. weighed in on somewhat esoteric topics concerning whether federal courts have jurisdiction to hear challenges to pending federal trademark applications.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The company’s complaint filed last year targeted the unknown domain registrant of kokoatv.net, kokoa.tv, and vidground.com. All three domains were registered at Namecheap which requires registrants to consent to personal jurisdiction in Arizona when in dispute with a third party. Liburdi handed down his order on February 6, 2024.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The court was asked to decide whether the American artist Katy Perry was liable for trade mark infringement and whether the trade mark “KATIE PERRY” registration should be cancelled. Designs Anastasiia Kyrylenko discussed the EU design reform, Regulation (EU) 2024/2822 , and Directive (EU) 2024/2823.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 17, 2024

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled that Bacardi's challenge to the USPTO's renewal of the registration for that mark may be heard in the federal courts. June 13, 2024) [published]. June 13, 2024) [published]. See Bonehead Brands, LLC v. Bacardi & Co. Vidal , Appeal No. 22-1659 (4th Cir.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Comments Invited for Amendments to the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, by October 10 Comments invited for proposed amendments to the Geographical Indications Act. Sponsored] Registration Deadline Extended for the “Comprehensive Course on Patents” Organized by The IP Press In Collaboration with S.

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IP Intelligence

MAY 9, 2024

Color marks are considered inherently nondistinctive for the purpose of eligibility for federal trademark registration. Post originally sought registration of trade dress comprising both the shape and colors of its Fruity Pebbles cereal. 4, 2024) (precedential). [2] 4, 2024) (precedential). [2] 88857834 (TTAB Jan.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

The photo depicts two children (“Brave” is the one on the right) at the 1 Hotel in West Hollywood wearing the hotel’s branded robes. It then went further and used the photo to promote the robe: In 2023, Sunny Khachatryan obtained a copyright registration for “Brave’s” photo. Be Careful!–Khachatryan

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2024 Changes to International Trademark Classifications by Melanie Lane Understanding WIPO’s 2024 Nice Classification Changes: Impact on the USPTO’s §6.1 of 37 CFR Part 6, aligning it with the 12th edition, version 2024, of the Nice Classification published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2024

by Spyridon Sipetas Le sac Swoosh - Instagram (@Jacquemus) On February 26, Jacquemus and Nike revealed their latest collaborative piece, ‘Le sac Swoosh’ (or ‘The Swoosh bag’), teasing their upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 collection, in the context of their partnership, dating back to 2022.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The High Court of Delhi delivered its judgment on May 27, 2024. Infosys Limited obtained many registrations for the mark in various classes, the first being in 1987, and the company has been operating its website, wwww.Infosys.com, since 1992. This is the main problem with Infosys Limited’s reputation and brand value.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On 2nd September 2024, the Delhi High Court (DHC) in the case of Vishesh Films Private Limited v. The viability of title registrations with societies and guilds has also been a major aspect of discussion for film title registrations. Interestingly, T-Series enjoys joint ownership of the franchise “Aashiqui” with Vishesh Films.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

97407965 (September 13, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Cindy B. Applicant claimed that the cited mark is weak due to a "crowded field," relying on a single registration for the mark CHRISTIAN CAGE for wrestling services and merchandise. Welch 2024. How do you think this appeal came out? Greenbaum).

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. According to a Bloomberg Intelligence report [2] , the worldwide revenue opportunity from the metaverse is predicted to hit $800 billion in 2024, up from the estimated $500 billion in revenue generated by the metaverse in 2020. What is the Metaverse?

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Highlights of the Week Injunction or No Injunction: DHC Goes Back on its Rejection of Injunction in the Pertuzumab Dispute On 16 October 2024 a Division Bench of the DHC, consisting of Justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja, stayed the Single Bench’s Judgement vacating the previously granted interim injunction.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Former GuestKat Nedim Malovic (ASSA ABLOY) commented on a recent referral to the EUIPO Grand Board regarding the registrability of face trade marks which was also discussed during last October's IPKat webinar on image rights. The case highlighted the importance of the quality of the evidence.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Comments on the Proposed Trademarks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 The recently proposed Trademark Rules amendments were open for comments in a period ending today. Image from here A SARAL Analysis of the Proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 Just Keep it Simple! Well, it appears the courts think most consumers would.

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The TTABlog

MAY 29, 2024

The same applicant met the same fate in this attempt to register that same phrase for "Online retail store services featuring clothing, jewelry, bags, gifts, home goods, hats, blankets, mugs, belts, branded gift bags, floor mats, keychains, novelty toys for playing jokes, and pillows." Welch 2024. Text Copyright John L.

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The TTABlog

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Flowers Bakeries Brands, LLC v. 91278157 (October 3, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Melayne K. 91281647 (October 8, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Thomas L. 91269392 (October 11, 2024) [not precedential] (Opinion by Judge Christopher C. Welch 2024. Here are three recent Board decisions.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. The environment is branded by the active interaction of various stakeholders, including the entrepreneurs, investors, incubators accelerators, and the administration forms. The Startups have filled more than 12000 applications between 2016-2024.

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TorrentFreak

JUNE 14, 2024

Today, some clone and mirror sites still exist for the same purpose but most fall off the end of a streaming site conveyor belt, to trade on the popularity of sites with known brands, generate confusion with similar domains, or both. Registered on January, 28, 2024, Irdeto.fr seems like an image of openness.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Introduction In the most normal of instances, a trade mark is registered either in the form of a word mark i.e. the name of the product/brand or as a device mark i.e. the logo of the product/brand. However, in some rare instances there are some other peculiar forms of trade mark registrations as well.

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The TTABlog

JUNE 24, 2024

One could argue that Amazon and its Brand Registry have had much more of an impact.As Professors Fromer and McKenna argue: " In combination, Amazon’s business model and Brand Registry have overhauled the American trademark system, and they have done so with very little public recognition of the consequences of Amazon’s business approach."

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The case concerned the Australian trade mark registration for the words "KATIE PERRY" (No. The case concerned the Australian trade mark registration for the words "KATIE PERRY" (No. She settled on the brand name Katie Perry and started her own fashion label in 2007. Background Katy Perry during the Prismatic tour in 2014.

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

by Antonios Baris and Spyridon Sipetas This September’s Fashion Week introduced us to the Spring/Summer 2024 collections of all major fashion houses and brought along with it the emergence of their new signature colours. People buy things not for what they can do, but also for what they mean” (Levy, 1959).

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 10, 2024

Recently Lupin Atlantis Holdings SA secured trademark registrations for three colour combinations for its inhalers. Highlighting some interesting bits from the prosecution of these applications and explaining the implications of these registrations on the larger access to medicines issues, we are pleased to bring to you this post by Md.

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