Erik K Pelton

APRIL 10, 2023

The following is an edited transcript of my video “The 5 Ws of Copyright Registration” The five Ws: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. I want to apply that to copyright registration Who can register a copyright? What is a copyright registration? A copyright registration is a certificate.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 16, 2021

The following is an edited transcript of my video, 7 Keys to Branding Success. I get asked all the time, “What are the key things I need to know to make my brand successful, to make my trademark successful and protected?” Today, I’ve distilled it down to seven keys for branding success. USE it properly.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 16, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my book video Building a Bold Brand Chapter 3: Bold Brands are Everywhere. Bold brands, great trademarks, memorable logos, and witty slogans are all around us. Searching for a new brand name is difficult, but the extra effort and perseverance is absolutely worthwhile.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. The design created for your brand brings enormous value to the business. However, for the acquisition of the protection, it is mandatory to get your brand registered under the designs act. Website Designs.

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Erik K Pelton

APRIL 22, 2024

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Benefits of Trademark Registration. It allows the owner to use the ® symbol, which conveys a brand’s status and helps ward off Infringers. You appear in the USPTO database, so when other brands are searching and clearing new names, it helps avoid conflicts.

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The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2024

This time, Katfriend Spyridon Sipetas (Stockholm University) tells the story of a collaboration – the one between Jacquemus and Nike – that has been already plagued with accusations of copying. Here’s what Spyridon writes: Jacquemus x Nike Swoosh Bag: ‘Just Copy It’ or re-appropriation of Nike’s own trade mark?

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 16, 2021

Registering, protecting their brand, using the ®, and being in the USPTO’s Register of Trademarks. Brands like Nike, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple all know this. But small businesses need trademark protection and trademark registration even more than big businesses. There’s a couple of reasons why.

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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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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. All industries are starting to grasp this and are getting involved in it.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 18, 2021

A Long History of Copying. However, it wasn’t the end of Epic Games’ issues with copying. At least five of those lawsuits were dismissed by March 2019 due to the lack of a proper copyright registration. Their copying is flagrant, but unlikely to be illegal. In 2019, it was estimated to have made $1.8

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IIPRD

MARCH 13, 2025

Image Sources: Shutterstock] Key Features: Registration of trademark is mandatory for protection against infringement, but not against passing off. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. For example, if you write a novel, copyright protects it from being copied or sold by others without your permission.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 28, 2022

I’ve been blessed over the years to be able to work with a lot of clients that are in the music industry – whether they’re performers, producers, music labels, music websites—all different aspects of the industry – to help protect their brands. That is the definition of what a brand is.

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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. Dongre and Ors.

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azrights

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I would love to send you a signed copy of Brand Tuned, the new rules of branding, strategy and intellectual property if you’re UK based and are: EITHER: An Azrights client: OR An agency or freelancer supporting businesses to promote or create their brand. Just complete this form to receive a copy of the book.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to the lawsuit, Z-Library brands itself as a free library but, in truth, is little more than a pirate website unlawfully distributing digital books. Other challenges include targeting the copyright registration itself and labeling Morford’s work as a useful article that doesn’t qualify for copyright protection.

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TorrentFreak

MARCH 31, 2025

These marks include popular adult entertainment brands including Pornhub, Youporn, Brazzers and Reality Kings, which fall under the umbrella of Aylo, the empire formerly known as MindGeek. Licensing IP alleged that the defendant intentionally registered these domains to profit from consumers’ brand recognition of these trademarks.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 20, 2025

Paragon Polymer Products Private … vs Sumar Chand Nahar on 7 January, 2025 (Madras High Court) Image from here In an appeal against the Trade Mark Registrys order, the Appellant, a footwear company using the mark Paragon since 1975, opposed the registration of the same word by the respondent for electric motor starters under Class 9.

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Erik K Pelton

AUGUST 19, 2022

Because other parties, other people, other lawyers, search that database when they are going through the steps to clear new brand names, and they may come across your name and change their plans because they saw it. Having that registration also allows your brand to use the ®.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark. as low as $225, and the resulting trademark registration provides a. myriad of benefits to its owner: Using the registration symbol (®) looks nice, and the official. your brand.

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The TTABlog

JULY 6, 2021

Belmora ) had the TTAB tackled this issue, and here it reached the same outcome: cancellation of two registrations on the ground that Registrant Meenaxi used its registered marks THUMS UP and LIMCA to misrepresent the source of its soft drink products. Section 14(3) cases are as rare as a White Sox fan in Boston. 2021 U.S.P.Q.2d

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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Erik K Pelton

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

The following is an excerpt from my book, Building a Bold Brand. Believe it or not, I even had to face changing my brand name early on as a result of receiving a cease and desist letter! Small businesses are just as capable of creating and building great brands as big businesses are. Celebrity endorsements. Board of directors.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

According to SSPL, this practice was dishonest as it could make NTC benefit from the reputation and goodwill of SSPL’s brand name. The argument that copyright protection and trademark registration were two different things and lacked connection and that an individual or entity couldn’t own both was wholly incorrect.

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Plagiarism Today

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This means, theoretically, that elements such as the Superman “S” can be protected by copyright because they are separate elements that are merely copied onto the clothing. Bringing us back to our Juice Demon, the elements that are copied include the striped suit and tie. The second limitation is masks. Bottom Line.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The plaintiff argued that the defendant’s products and branding closely resembled its own, intended to mislead consumers and capitalize on New Balance’s established reputation. The Defendant was alleged to have copied both in name and in design a well known trimmer. New Balance Athletics, Inc. Koninklijke Philips N.V

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

The arbitral award, dated March 7, 2025, brings clarity to the protections available to well-known brands in Indias domain name system and underlines the risks of cybersquatting. Over the decades, it has built a reputation not just for technology, but also for its distinct brand identity. by a registrant based in Germany.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JULY 4, 2022

Pyrotechnics (under the “FireOne” brand) claims to be the “world leader in digital pyrotechnic firing systems.” Let’s take a closer look at Pyrotechnics’ registration. ” Pyrotechnics’ copyright registration then starts to fall apart. .”

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Olartemoure Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the digital world, and working with visuals and sometimes with external brands, you navigate a potential minefield of IP risks. Provides Stronger Defense: Registration helps defend your creations better in case of disputes. Say No to Copycats: Letting others know your content is protected deters them from copying it.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Creating a brand image for the goods/services in the minds of the public at large. Trademark Registration safeguards the brand or business name from unauthorized use. Class Search.

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The brand name and codes play an important role in the management of competition. Inevitably competitors will try to capture some of the market shares of any brand that discovers a lucrative market opportunity. Some will copy blatantly, others are more savvy so will copy what they calculate they can get away with.

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azrights

MARCH 15, 2021

There are two drivers of brand asset strength: uniqueness and fame. For example, when you see the swoosh logo of the Nike brand you know it represents Nike even though it may be featured on its own with no name accompanying it. If an asset is less famous, it is more likely to be mistakenly attributed to a competitor’s brand.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Cookie Department”) for copying Hershey’s famous Kisses shape. Last December , Cookie Department accused Hershey-owned company One Brands LLC of copying one of their trademarks in a California federal court lawsuit. On September 28, 2021 , The Hershey Co. This case is one of many battles between Cookie Department and Hershey.

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TorrentFreak

MAY 31, 2022

Reports indicate that four well-known piracy brands have been reported to the police – the infamous Tamil Rockers, Tamil Blasters, and Tamil MV, plus popular mobile application Pikashow. The registration of the complaint was confirmed by Santosh Ram, station officer at the Bengaluru Police. Complaint Confirmed, Two People Named.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 16, 2025

Case Summaries Vst Industries Limited vs Asd Tobacco Private Limited & Anr on 6 March, 2025 (Delhi High Court) The petitioner, filed the petition to remove the respondents registration for the mark CHUMS from the Trade Mark Register. The Court noted that defendant no.1 The appellant filed the present appeal. vs Telegram Fz Llc & Ors.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 27, 2022

Even a mark that has been on the International Registry for 40 years does not assure registration of a subsequent national designation. The international registration of the given trademark is valid as of 1980; the Lithuanian designation was made in early 2014. The trademark depicts the shape of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle.

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IPilogue

JULY 16, 2021

As a result, Elle married her passion to redefine the story of women with her passion for well-crafted products, especially shoes, to create the Zvelle brand. Thus, the phrase “Walk How You Want”, awaiting trademark registration as of publication , was born. What goes into a brand name? Photo Credits: Zvelle.

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Dragons' Den

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As the Dragon enquired about how weather-proof their protection was, the entrepreneurs shared that they had protected their product as a registered design (registration number 6302755 ). Steven made a valid point - the companies discussed wouldnt have reached their levels of success had it not been for their successful branding.

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