IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 16, 2024

INTRODUCTION Trade dress protection is an important aspect of intellectual property, whereby the special visual aspect of products or packaging will identify the origin of products to consumers. In an aesthetic-driven industry, these marks are very important for differentiating one brand from another.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For pharmaceutical companies, protecting brands and patient safety has never been more important — or more challenging. The pharmaceutical industry operates in a high-stakes environment where patient safety, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property protection intersect.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 2, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video 3 Steps to Protect Your Brand in the New Year. Protecting your brand has tremendous benefits for your business, and there are three things in particular to focus on at the beginning of the year and ensure that you are protected. Do an audit of your business and it’s branding.

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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. Today, in a competitive marketplace, the difference between a successful strategy for the long-run has to do with brand identity. That should represent your brand and not explain it.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) and International Trademark Association (INTA) are jointly hosting a conference on brand protection strategies on February 24th, 2023 at the Imperial, New Delhi. For further details please read their announcement below.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, Indian courts delivered several landmark judgments in the field of intellectual property (IP), addressing challenges that range from traditional trademark disputes to modern issues like copyright in AI training and digital piracy. Courts emphasized the importance of balancing innovation with copyright enforcement.

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Corsearch

DECEMBER 10, 2024

These strategies are reshaping consumer perceptions of counterfeit goods and creating significant challenges for brand owners. This blog explores the threat of counterfeit hauls and livestreams, as first detailed in our Brand Protection: The Social Media Threat eBook.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of Chapter 13 of my book video Building a Bold Brand: Beware of Scams Few things I have written about over the years have garnered more attention than my coverage of worthless scams that prey upon trademark owners. For more, visit www.istthisatrademarkscam.com.

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Now, WWE has filed twelve new trademark applications, reinforcing that intellectual property is just as vital to its business model as the action inside the ring. Osiris Griffin feels like an ancient warrioror maybe a sneaker brand. Osiris Griffin feels like an ancient warrioror maybe a sneaker brand.

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

February 6, 2025 Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a leading trademark law firm dedicated to protecting brands, is proud to announce the successful registration of U.S. For years, we have helped clients secure trademarks to safeguard their intellectual property.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

New opportunities seemingly point to greater growth, but with it comes diffiernt challenges: how to protect such intellectual properties, especially trademarks. This blog will examine the features, benefits, effective functioning, and strategies on how best to use the Madrid Protocol to protect the brand globally.

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TorrentFreak

JANUARY 8, 2022

Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. According to AAPA, among other things the inclusion of payment processor logos on payment portals gives them an air of legitimacy while damaging the processors’ brands. PayPal is committed to finding a workable solution to combat piracy’s impact on the industry and on their brand.

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 11, 2022

Earlier this month, the ecommerce site Etsy announced that they are launching a new intellectual property portal that they hope will make it easier for brands, creators and other rightsholders to report listings that are infringing on their rights. Users login with their Etsy account and then first register their brand.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Trust and estate attorneys regularly advise their clients to enter into prenuptial agreements to protect the valuable assets each spouse brings to the marriage as well as how to distribute community property in the event of a divorce.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

Since the launching country exercises jurisdiction and control over the objects launched into space, by extension, the same control would also be exercisable over the intellectual property created by these space objects. SECURING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN OUTER SPACE Space exploration is no longer an undertaking only for governments.

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IP Watchdog

JUNE 27, 2023

Upcycling, a recent fashion trend, poses issues and concerns for brand owners that are similar to counterfeiting but with some added complexity. As a result, upcycled products have prompted brand owners to take legal action to protect their brands and consequently their customers.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved.

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IIPRD

JANUARY 7, 2025

AI and the Global IP System We need a worldwide intellectual property (IP) structure that encourages innovation and invention if we are to benefit from generative AI. When the present intellectual property system was developed, innovation was more sluggish and concentrated on human creativity.

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IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

For every successful brand, it is critical to properly protect and to productively develop and use the underlying intellectual property (IP) in that brand to ensure its long-term growth. In all of this, brand owners should be aware that, counterfeiters are very “creative” and adaptable.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the complaint, Atlas Van Lines was founded in 1948 and has become a globally recognized brand, with over 430 independent agencies and partners in 140 countries. They own trademarks related to “Atlas,” which have been heavily promoted through advertising, online presence, and community engagement.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Delta Faucet Company , a prominent manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom fixtures, alleges that Justin and Andrew Bundrick engaged in unauthorized sales of Delta-branded products via Amazon storefronts SummitMerch (previously BunjiSolutions) and A.B.Sales . Continue reading

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Nelligan Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Intellectual property rights, including trademarks, are vigilantly protected, and trademark agents work tirelessly to safeguard the identity and uniqueness of brands. When Haribo’s branding is replicated on cannabis-infused gummies, it violates trademark rights and raises serious safety concerns.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 19, 2024

A recent lawsuit in Texas highlights the challenges social media influencers face in protecting their intellectual property. Gifford argues that these elements are distinctive to her brand and alleges that Sheils imitation has caused confusion among.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights occur as the dynamic instrument to discourse these tasks if the legal protection and development of a situation is beneficial to development and novelty. Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. in the startups by the end of Fiscal Year 24.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 2, 2024

Image from here Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? Moment marketing” refers to a strategy where brands can take advantage of ongoing events to gain relevance, and especially for some of the sheen of patriotic athletic victories to wear off on them.

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Erik K Pelton

JANUARY 6, 2022

Pelton & Associates (EMP&A) is a boutique firm focusing on trademark protection for businesses an 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 Watchdog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

During our conversation we begin by briefly talking about patent strategy, but then move quickly to brand protection, trademarks, trade dress and effectively working with customs agencies around the world. This week my conversation is with Leo White, who is Chief IP Counsel and Associate General Counsel for The Duracell Company.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

IIPA Flags Vietnam as a Piracy Haven To strengthen its call for action, the International Intellectual Property Alliance ( IIPA ) urges the U.S. was reportedly ‘ acquired ‘ by a new team, who kept the site online under the Aniwatch brand. Trade Representative ( USTR ) to assist. “Both 2embed and zoro.to

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Intepat

MARCH 25, 2025

INTRODUCTION A distinct scent has immense recall value and the potential to become a powerful identifier of a brand. Several luxury brands, including Tom Ford, Chanel, and Dior, annually invest millions into developing and marketing their signature perfumes. billion in 2025. billion in 2025.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

There are several different forms of intellectual property. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan. A trademark protects something that indicates the source of goods or services — generally a brand name, logo, or slogan.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 30, 2021

No doubt this is partly related to the fact that I have two teenage children, and by the fact that I’m teaching a law school class with younger law students, and that I’m online in forums talking about intellectual property and entertainment law issues. This is astonishing because an influencer essentially is a brand.

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TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There are dozens of recognizable brands in the illegal streaming market, all jostling for position in a chaotic market where trademarks are copied even more readily than movies or live TV streams. In Latin America, one brand stands out more than most, and not just because it has a bright orange logo.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 8, 2025

In an era of content creation, social media influencers are tasked with the creative job of building a personal brand to influence the general publics purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices. Creating a brand identity online raises questions about intellectual property protections of these influencer-curated aesthetics.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

London, UK A fizzing legal battle is brewing in the Intellectual Property world as Thatcher Cider, a renowned British cider brand, locks horns with supermarket giant Aldi over an alleged Trade Mark infringement. However, the High Court ruled in Aldis favour.

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The IPKat

MARCH 19, 2025

Patents Rose Hughes discussed the importance of meticulous documentation in securing and defending intellectual property rights, highlighting how detailed records can be crucial in legal disputes. St Atilla explained how the "Game of Thrones" brand's prior use led to the disqualification of a conflicting trade mark application.

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IIPRD

MARCH 4, 2024

Introduction Intellectual Property Rights is a right which is connected with the person or the company’s intangible property. What are the rights in Intellectual Property? Why there is a need to protect Intellectual Property. The brand image is created of the company. Like, goodwill.

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Intellectual Property Office Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

From patented heart-shaped jewellery to chocolate brands protected with trade marks, romance has long inspired inventors and creators across the UK. Whilst you are busy planning the perfect gift, intellectual property (IP) is quietly playing cupid behind the scenes.

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